[Her voice is soft and has a trace of a sob in it. She clings to him tightly...but when she finally looks up and relinquishes her hold, Nora just manages to give Steven a sad, grateful smile.
In the back of her mind, Steven may very well be the next to go, but she puts that thought away quickly. She would deal with that if it happened.]
That’s good. I wouldn’t want the hot cocoa I made to go to waste.
[ he smiles back, hoping to bring a little more joy to hers. he doesn’t want to send her off with just a quick hug - that wouldn’t be right. even as she pulls away, he gives her shoulder a short, reassuring squeeze. ]
[ he gives her a wink before stepping aside to usher her in. it's actually Iris' stash, from whom he has gotten permission for a small sampling - he just wants to play along with the joke for a little while. Nora deserves that much, and the way that his proposal makes her smile is worth it. ]
Only the fact that you're here. I think that's something special in itself.
[ considering how easy it is for people to come and go, having Nora next to him is something that should be acknowledged and celebrated, even if it's only with hot cocoa. there are two mugs waiting for them in the kitchen as promised, with a small dish of marshmallows ready for plunking into their drinks if desired.
he takes her mug into hand, making sure to warm it up to a proper temperature with Dunamis before handing it to her. he takes his own as well, holding it close to offer her a toast. ]
Aw, really? [That's a sweet gesture.] I'm glad I'm not just someone mooching off of Ignis' hot cocoa.
[But to her, Steven was also special. How long had they known each other already? How much had they shared?
When he gives her the mug of hot cocoa, Nora hesitates a moment before scooping up some marshmallows and dropping them slowly into the drink. She inhales deeply, taking in the aroma before responding to Steven's offer of a toast. Her mug clinks softly against his.]
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2/9/18 08:35 (UTC)[Her voice is soft and has a trace of a sob in it. She clings to him tightly...but when she finally looks up and relinquishes her hold, Nora just manages to give Steven a sad, grateful smile.
In the back of her mind, Steven may very well be the next to go, but she puts that thought away quickly. She would deal with that if it happened.]
I don't think I am, either.
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2/9/18 13:58 (UTC)[ he smiles back, hoping to bring a little more joy to hers. he doesn’t want to send her off with just a quick hug - that wouldn’t be right. even as she pulls away, he gives her shoulder a short, reassuring squeeze. ]
Come inside. I have a mug with your name on it.
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5/9/18 14:18 (UTC)[Her smile widens a little. She clasps her hands together.]
That'd be great. I just hope I'm not taking any hot cocoa from Ignis' stash or anything.
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5/9/18 15:00 (UTC)[ he gives her a wink before stepping aside to usher her in. it's actually Iris' stash, from whom he has gotten permission for a small sampling - he just wants to play along with the joke for a little while. Nora deserves that much, and the way that his proposal makes her smile is worth it. ]
Besides, I think this is a special occasion.
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6/9/18 13:48 (UTC)She inclines her head toward him.]
What makes it special?
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6/9/18 15:13 (UTC)[ considering how easy it is for people to come and go, having Nora next to him is something that should be acknowledged and celebrated, even if it's only with hot cocoa. there are two mugs waiting for them in the kitchen as promised, with a small dish of marshmallows ready for plunking into their drinks if desired.
he takes her mug into hand, making sure to warm it up to a proper temperature with Dunamis before handing it to her. he takes his own as well, holding it close to offer her a toast. ]
To Ren?
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7/9/18 16:33 (UTC)[But to her, Steven was also special. How long had they known each other already? How much had they shared?
When he gives her the mug of hot cocoa, Nora hesitates a moment before scooping up some marshmallows and dropping them slowly into the drink. She inhales deeply, taking in the aroma before responding to Steven's offer of a toast. Her mug clinks softly against his.]
To Ren.
[And she takes a hearty swig of her cocoa.]
He would've loved to try some of this.