[ That… didn’t sound promising. But his face carefully keeps any disappointment from showing as he slides a hand against her spine, knowing she meant well.
It still sounded, in its own way, like a goodbye. And maybe it was.
Better to start bracing for that now, then.
Still, he manages a warm smile for her as she pulls back from dropping a kiss to the end of his nose. ]
You’re easy to care for. [ he offers instead, tugging a lock of her hair playfully. He’d meant it when he said he’d respect whatever decision she made, and the last thing he wanted to do was make her feel guilty for it. ] Now. I suppose we should go rescue your hat before I get myself into more trouble, hmm?
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It still sounded, in its own way, like a goodbye. And maybe it was.
Better to start bracing for that now, then.
Still, he manages a warm smile for her as she pulls back from dropping a kiss to the end of his nose. ]
You’re easy to care for. [ he offers instead, tugging a lock of her hair playfully. He’d meant it when he said he’d respect whatever decision she made, and the last thing he wanted to do was make her feel guilty for it. ] Now. I suppose we should go rescue your hat before I get myself into more trouble, hmm?