[ The warmth of her hand provides a small challenge to his self-restraint as he momentarily considers a response that usually fell into her domain. What comes out is something more of a feeble imitation - the boy reaches forward to lift her chin with a light touch of his finger (and withdrawing it immediately afterwards, of course), to let her know that her wishes have been met.
His expression is bright, but he also lets the moment linger for a while too long. ]
I, uh.... Stay here, please.
[ Gently sliding his hand out of her grasp, he places the charm on top of the case where it's clearly visible, and rises to his feet. Hanafuda floats up dutifully as well, offering Tear a soft giggle before following Ace to retrieve their part of the exchange.
The melodist wouldn't have to wait long, but there's a chance that she won't foresee ending up with a soft, white wool cape that Ace sneakily drapes around her shoulders upon returning. It comes with a hood and a couple of crimson ribbons for adjusting the cloth under one's chin - in a way, the design accidentally matches the colours of the holidays. ]
... Because you wouldn't admit you felt cold that day.
[ Taking advantage of the commotion, the cadet swiftly moves back to where he was sitting, hands clutching a wooden box that he doesn't present until after a few moments have passed. ]
And here... is what I would like you to hold onto.
[ In the background, Hanafuda tackles Sein with an array of finely-selected Kupo Nuts that she had previously placed in ornamental pouches; the package the fellow Moogle would receive miiight have been significantly richer than the others. It's all well-deserved.]
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His expression is bright, but he also lets the moment linger for a while too long. ]
I, uh.... Stay here, please.
[ Gently sliding his hand out of her grasp, he places the charm on top of the case where it's clearly visible, and rises to his feet. Hanafuda floats up dutifully as well, offering Tear a soft giggle before following Ace to retrieve their part of the exchange.
The melodist wouldn't have to wait long, but there's a chance that she won't foresee ending up with a soft, white wool cape that Ace sneakily drapes around her shoulders upon returning. It comes with a hood and a couple of crimson ribbons for adjusting the cloth under one's chin - in a way, the design accidentally matches the colours of the holidays. ]
... Because you wouldn't admit you felt cold that day.
[ Taking advantage of the commotion, the cadet swiftly moves back to where he was sitting, hands clutching a wooden box that he doesn't present until after a few moments have passed. ]
And here... is what I would like you to hold onto.
[ In the background, Hanafuda tackles Sein with an array of finely-selected Kupo Nuts that she had previously placed in ornamental pouches; the package the fellow Moogle would receive miiight have been significantly richer than the others. It's all well-deserved.]