[ ELYSIA!!! yves just frowns faintly and will move to scoot closer to her? he'll make sure that he doesn't jostle her so much that it affects her wine, but he does put his arm around her shoulders to encourage her to lean against him... if that'd be comforting... ]
[ she's never been adverse to touch, and even if it weren't affection week, she'd welcome it. she leans into him, making sure none of the wine splashes.
she spins the glass stem in her fingers. ]
I am no stranger to seeing or hearing things like that. All I can do is love and hope that will reach.
[ there is a brief moment where he looks surprised - and his expression melts entirely into softness. most people avoid his face due to the mask and the accompanying scar. the lack of hesitation on her part...
it's enough to make his heart melt ]
... yes.
I think I do see a lot of myself reflected in you. Though for once I think I actually like the view.
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[ she smiles up at him, as she usually does. ]
Stay with me a while, okay?
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[ smiling back, and then settling in right next to her wherever they are. he'll go to open up the wine bottle ]
How're you feeling?
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[ she'll take out the wine glasses for him to pour into. ]
I'm fine. Worried how this will affect everyone most of all. How are you?
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Right now, I'm with you. So I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else.
[ sincere... yves loves so many people but he tries to focus on where he is at any given moment ]
But I think I feel similarly. I'm a little tired and a little upset, but that's not a surprise, is it?
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[ she takes one of the glasses and gently swirls the wine. ]
You were running around a lot, and we now have an answer we were looking for, but I don't know if it settles anything for anyone.
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... no. Because I still don't know 'why'.
[ yves' methodology is always follow the evidence, reach the suspect, and then discern motive ]
I plan on seeing him later... so I hope... we can talk it out a bit more, then.
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I want to understand him, too. I only hope he'll let someone try to understand him. I have my doubts it'll be me, but it won't stop me from trying.
I hope your talk with him gives you something.
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Same to you, Ellie. Though... if anyone can get through to him... I wonder if it might be Jiao.
Even if that's one more burden I don't want to put on his shoulders.
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That's what I was thinking, too. Both things. I'm really worried about him.
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I think we all are...
Given the weight of what he said.
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she spins the glass stem in her fingers. ]
I am no stranger to seeing or hearing things like that. All I can do is love and hope that will reach.
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with a little huff of a laugh, tinged with sadness: ]
I think that makes us two birds of a feather, Ellie...
I'm sure your love reaches others. It's reached me for sure.
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[ as genuine and sincere as ever, she reaches for his hand with her free one. ]
We'll have to fly together, hm?
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I think any sight would be prettier if I got to enjoy it next to you.
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But could any sight be as beautiful as the love you hold?
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and yves just presses a brief kiss to her forehead over her hair, soft ]
Do you ever think that it just sounds like we're trying to sweet talk each other, Ellie?
[ he's at least self-aware ]
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Yeah. Anyone hearing us would probably think that, but I'm only saying what I think. Aren't you, too?
[ she's mostly self-aware. ]
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it's enough to make his heart melt ]
... yes.
I think I do see a lot of myself reflected in you. Though for once I think I actually like the view.
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she moves to set her glass down, so she can properly face him. ]
If I could show you a you that you could love, nothing would make me happier.
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he just smiles ]
I'd rather that you just show me yourself. Whether you're happy or you're sad, strong or at the point of tears—that's all.
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she returns the smile before she wraps her arms around him in a hug. ]
Sure, as long as you do the same. I may be beautiful, but I'm not the most generous.
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Not generous...? How do you mean, Ellie?
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Well, it's hard to have much to give, as we are right now, don't you think?
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they'll be here a while then
but he still looks confused? ]
Is your time and attention not already enough?
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Is that enough for you? If it is, then for all the time we have here, I can be the most generous.
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