[ this is where elysia really differs from junah in a way that always throws him; if junah said this to him, he'd be sure it was just teasing and dismiss it. it's taken him a while to wrap his head around the fact that elysia's compliments and affection actually seem to be sincere, and he's a lot less sure how to respond to that. ]
[ there are times where elysia will seek consent, and there are other times she will force it. it's a judgment call on what kind of trust can be built or lost and how much people believe in her sincerity and her affections.
she doesn't hesitate and sweeps in to hug him, delighted for the permission. ]
You're a lot sweeter than you give yourself credit for, you know. Even if you were willing to go to extremes for the change you wanted, it's a sign of how much you cared.
[ even if it came from a place where he felt wronged, to feel so strongly is caring. ]
And if Basilio could grow up so good and caring with you at his side, isn't that also a sign?
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his answers brings more warmth to her smile. from someone like fidelio, she knows words like that should be cherished and treasured. ]
Is it okay if I hug you?
[ he really got her in the emotions. ]
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[ this is where elysia really differs from junah in a way that always throws him; if junah said this to him, he'd be sure it was just teasing and dismiss it. it's taken him a while to wrap his head around the fact that elysia's compliments and affection actually seem to be sincere, and he's a lot less sure how to respond to that. ]
Er. I guess, sure?
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she doesn't hesitate and sweeps in to hug him, delighted for the permission. ]
You're a lot sweeter than you give yourself credit for, you know. Even if you were willing to go to extremes for the change you wanted, it's a sign of how much you cared.
[ even if it came from a place where he felt wronged, to feel so strongly is caring. ]
And if Basilio could grow up so good and caring with you at his side, isn't that also a sign?