[ She's clearly speaking Hana's language, and that is endless optimism in the face of failure. ]
I've tried wearing two at once, but it didn't work out, kupo.... [ Really. ] Who knows, maybe you would have more luck than me! Hopefully, they'll keep their business open for when we can pay them a visit, kupo.
[ Surely, there would always be an endless demand for useless Christmas hats, even long after another year has rolled around!
Meanwhile, Ace calmly proceeds with an explanation. ]
It was just me and my siblings when I was growing up, and we never really had an opportunity to see other people. As you can see... I am hardly an expert.
[ And, as if that's the easiest thing in the world, he completes his answer with a smile. For somebody who has spent the majority of his life in isolation, there isn't any regret to be detected in his voice, or any trace of sadness, at all; it's just the way it is.
The reaction that follows is somewhat less controlled, though the smile stays where it has been. Yes, she's managed to take him aback slightly, but at least he has the means to return the kindness. ]
... Ah, I meant in general, since you seemed to be in your spirit. [ Well, it is a bit awkward. Timidly, he bows his head. ] But thank you. If it's all right, I will retrieve yours in a moment, it's still under the tree.
[ And since she's been so eager about handing it over, he figures he shouldn't make her wait for too long, carefully opening the box. Now he can look like a true jrpg character. It felt... unusual, to see jewelry within, but he greatly appreciates the gesture, wondering whether the choice of crimson was random, or perhaps....
His eyes catch the sight of the little note, and he nods at K'pandolu, his expression bright. ]
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I've tried wearing two at once, but it didn't work out, kupo.... [ Really. ] Who knows, maybe you would have more luck than me! Hopefully, they'll keep their business open for when we can pay them a visit, kupo.
[ Surely, there would always be an endless demand for useless Christmas hats, even long after another year has rolled around!
Meanwhile, Ace calmly proceeds with an explanation. ]
It was just me and my siblings when I was growing up, and we never really had an opportunity to see other people. As you can see... I am hardly an expert.
[ And, as if that's the easiest thing in the world, he completes his answer with a smile. For somebody who has spent the majority of his life in isolation, there isn't any regret to be detected in his voice, or any trace of sadness, at all; it's just the way it is.
The reaction that follows is somewhat less controlled, though the smile stays where it has been. Yes, she's managed to take him aback slightly, but at least he has the means to return the kindness. ]
... Ah, I meant in general, since you seemed to be in your spirit. [ Well, it is a bit awkward. Timidly, he bows his head. ] But thank you. If it's all right, I will retrieve yours in a moment, it's still under the tree.
[ And since she's been so eager about handing it over, he figures he shouldn't make her wait for too long, carefully opening the box.
Now he can look like a true jrpg character.It felt... unusual, to see jewelry within, but he greatly appreciates the gesture, wondering whether the choice of crimson was random, or perhaps....His eyes catch the sight of the little note, and he nods at K'pandolu, his expression bright. ]