[ Even if her response went against everything discussed up until that point, it's the timing of it all that takes him aback more than anything else. The temptation to just revel in the moment is unnaturally strong as he struggles to find his bearings, but the desire to address what has just happened overwhelms it by far.
The girl would realize soon enough that two could play the game she has started.
If it was a deliberate move on her part, so is his when he takes advantage of Tear's moment of weakness to close the distance between them and return the affection, in his own way. Stifling the urge to smile, but finding the corners of his mouth curling into one either way, he ghosts his lips over her forehead with equal timidity.
Drawing back, he suddenly understands why the melodist reacted the way she did, but he still fights to retain a clear view of her face's features, his head kept upright. ]
Happy Starlight to you as well, Tear.
[ His voice is small, but unwilling to let the silence between them linger, it's not long until the cadet resumes speaking, cheeks visibly flushed. ]
I would... recommend that you listen to the songs, if you haven't yet.
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The girl would realize soon enough that two could play the game she has started.
If it was a deliberate move on her part, so is his when he takes advantage of Tear's moment of weakness to close the distance between them and return the affection, in his own way. Stifling the urge to smile, but finding the corners of his mouth curling into one either way, he ghosts his lips over her forehead with equal timidity.
Drawing back, he suddenly understands why the melodist reacted the way she did, but he still fights to retain a clear view of her face's features, his head kept upright. ]
Happy Starlight to you as well, Tear.
[ His voice is small, but unwilling to let the silence between them linger, it's not long until the cadet resumes speaking, cheeks visibly flushed. ]
I would... recommend that you listen to the songs, if you haven't yet.