[His previously annoyed look that he punctuated with an eyeroll softens as she says that. He sighs...that sigh he does when he's giving in and has to admit she's right.]
We are.
[He's not sure how it happened or why it happened or even when it happened, all he knows is they've indeed been looking out for one another.]
Fine. If that is what you want, I won't stop you. [Even if she should be focusing on getting out of this place herself, instead of on him. Though, now that that thought crosses his mind...]
...And, there is space enough for you should you ever need it. [At his place, he means.]
[Is that a challenge? It sounds like one, so Kyna shifts her weight and turns, plopping her legs over his. With how close they are on the crate, it means she's half sitting in his lap.]
[It's clear by the way he looks down at her legs draping over his that he has vastly underestimated her boldness. But he has also spent a lot of time with Isabela whose shamelessness truly knows no bounds, so he's over it quickly enough.]
You know, [With his gloved hand, he reaches up and lightly brushes his fingers over her shoulder.] If not for this place making touch so difficult...I would have undoubtedly tried to make a move on you by now.
[Is he just trying to one up her? Is he serious? The stupid smirk on his face really doesn't say.]
[She looks incredibly pleased that she's one-upped him, but then his next comment throws her off all over again, and she can't tell if he's serious. It's not enough to fluster her, but it does pull her up short, as much as she tries to cover.]
That would be my lucky day, huh? I would have, too.
[Honestly, if he'd come onto her that night at the bar, she might have even agreed, empathy bond or no. Now she actually cares about him, and that's a whole other beast.
Instead of saying any of that, she just winks at him.]
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Oh my God. I mean if something happens I want to be able to help. Even if you're a badass who can take care of himself.
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Even so, no regrets.]
I...[SIGH.] That is kind of you, but you needn't trouble yourself with such thoughts.
[Okay maybe little regrets.]
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Why not?
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Because...[GOD why does he have to be so direct?] I would rather you not see me like that — fighting in the pits like a dog, trying to survive.
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[Does he? Look, it's complicated.]
But it is not how I wish to be seen. ["by you", but details.]
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What if I were doing it and I said I didn't want you there?
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What would you have me say, Kyna? Do you really want to be there that badly?
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Doesn't that make more sense? I mean... We're kind of looking out for each other, right?
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We are.
[He's not sure how it happened or why it happened or even when it happened, all he knows is they've indeed been looking out for one another.]
Fine. If that is what you want, I won't stop you. [Even if she should be focusing on getting out of this place herself, instead of on him. Though, now that that thought crosses his mind...]
...And, there is space enough for you should you ever need it. [At his place, he means.]
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Oh. Um, are you sure? I don't want to get in your way.
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[He could have probably been more reassuring but, it's true, isn't it? He isn't known to coddle.]
Besides, the company would be nice.
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Well, if you'd die without my awesome personality...
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Well, naturally, I would do nothing but waste away in my tiny room without your presence to fill it.
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Ooh, we're sharing a room? That's pretty forward, Fenris.
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You know what I meant.
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Do I?
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If you want so be that close to me you needn't play dumb.
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I'm already pretty close. Do you want me closer?
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And what if my answer was 'yes'?
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Close enough?
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You know, [With his gloved hand, he reaches up and lightly brushes his fingers over her shoulder.] If not for this place making touch so difficult...I would have undoubtedly tried to make a move on you by now.
[Is he just trying to one up her? Is he serious? The stupid smirk on his face really doesn't say.]
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That would be my lucky day, huh? I would have, too.
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I guess I will have to keep dreaming. Tragic.
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Instead of saying any of that, she just winks at him.]
Pretty nice dreams though, huh?
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