[ This proves to be enough for him to look beyond the self-inflicted tension at last, into the eyes of the one person he would allow to see him like this. It was never a matter of defending his pride or feeling ashamed, because the melodist has already had the opportunity to see what he's capable of, just as she's opened her heart to him in return.
His free hand now held close to his chest, he gives her a little bow and smiles. To step forward and take initiative takes some courage, but following up could be even more difficult to play out correctly.
Thankfully, she's made the choice for them both, and suddenly, Ace is unable to deny feeling a spark of excitement igniting within, having only done such exchanges a couple of times before. Just knowing that she's remembered about him is far more important than the gift's contents, though he hoped, at the same time, that she'd find his package to her liking.
And for that, he's eager to leave his safe corner and have her lead the way. ]
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His free hand now held close to his chest, he gives her a little bow and smiles. To step forward and take initiative takes some courage, but following up could be even more difficult to play out correctly.
Thankfully, she's made the choice for them both, and suddenly, Ace is unable to deny feeling a spark of excitement igniting within, having only done such exchanges a couple of times before. Just knowing that she's remembered about him is far more important than the gift's contents, though he hoped, at the same time, that she'd find his package to her liking.
And for that, he's eager to leave his safe corner and have her lead the way. ]