[ Ace's hold remains rigid, hinting at his own lack of experience, or perhaps courage to press any further if he's already gone far by initiating it in the first place. ]
... But I won't blame you if you've changed your mind.
[ Silence falls as he hesitates to abandon the safety of her arms all the while, but when a memory of Mother's embrace unexpectedly flashes through his mind, it results in a brief moment of uncontrollable tension. The cadet's fingers curl at their tips, eyes shutting tight before he pulls away from the girl.
And then, almost manages to stumble, he steps backwards so fast. ]
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[ Ace's hold remains rigid, hinting at his own lack of experience, or perhaps courage to press any further if he's already gone far by initiating it in the first place. ]
... But I won't blame you if you've changed your mind.
[ Silence falls as he hesitates to abandon the safety of her arms all the while, but when a memory of Mother's embrace unexpectedly flashes through his mind, it results in a brief moment of uncontrollable tension. The cadet's fingers curl at their tips, eyes shutting tight before he pulls away from the girl.
And then, almost manages to stumble, he steps backwards so fast. ]