elysia leans into his touch a little as she tilts her head. she uses the word date liberally because she's sure most people don't take her seriously, but she'll respond with a little more deliberation. ]
Who would dare break your heart in the first place? [ it's not accusatory, more confused, because yves is so loving. ] I'm fine with what you do or don't want to do, or try. I want to make a beautiful story with the people I care about.
I am known by enough, by many who are so, so dear to me, but I won't shy away from anyone new. I won't shy away from you. I'd be so happy if you saw all of me.
[ she taps her left cheek, a mirror to where yves' mask covers. ]
And maybe someday you'll let me see what's there, too?
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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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And I don't mind waiting.
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Oh, I don't think you have to wait too long. You just have to go on a date with me. ♪
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A... date?
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Yeah. A date. What's confusing about it?
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[ without hesitation, and he'll gently cup her cheek. in his honesty: ]
... but it's been a while since I've tried to date. I'd love to get to know you. But I suppose I don't want to get my heart broken again.
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elysia leans into his touch a little as she tilts her head. she uses the word date liberally because she's sure most people don't take her seriously, but she'll respond with a little more deliberation. ]
Who would dare break your heart in the first place? [ it's not accusatory, more confused, because yves is so loving. ] I'm fine with what you do or don't want to do, or try. I want to make a beautiful story with the people I care about.
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yves just smiles then, a little sadly, but it's fine. ]
Then let's get to know each other, and if it's alright with you, it doesn't have to be a date.
I think it would be too easy to fall in love with you.
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it's not fine. elysia doesn't like to see him sad. ]
I think friends can have dates, but I'll honor your sincerity.
[ she won't call hanging out with him a date. she brushes her fingers against his cheek. ]
Are you afraid to fall in love? [ ... ] It's all right. I don't think anyone should fall in love with me.
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he shakes his head ]
The opposite. I want love more than anything else. [ he can be sincere, because she invites it. because he thinks that she won't judge him for it ]
... but what makes you say that?
[ when she is so, so easy to adore? ]
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she doesn't judge him at all. she thinks it suits him, for better or worse. ]
You give so much of it. You should receive as much in return. I don't know how anyone couldn't love you just the same.
[ she smiles. ]
You'll find out why, if you get to know me better.
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[ he'll persist as he is ]
But... alright. I promise I'll get to know you better, and I won't look away.
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[ she doesn't even know who doesn't love him, but she still can.
her smile softens. ]
... It's fine if you do. I do make people work for it.
[ she'll be honest enough about that. ]
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yves just smiles and lets his thumb brush over her cheek ]
Maybe it's an early promise... but I won't. Even if you make me work for it.
I think it can be a lonely thing, to not be known. And I won't accept that fate for you, Ellie.
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I am known by enough, by many who are so, so dear to me, but I won't shy away from anyone new. I won't shy away from you. I'd be so happy if you saw all of me.
[ she taps her left cheek, a mirror to where yves' mask covers. ]
And maybe someday you'll let me see what's there, too?
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he's startled again by this, to have it so directly acknowledged. there is a twist in his heart. something both fearful and hopeful. ]
... someday.