[She's pretty damn cute herself, and he chuckles at her giggling and the specifications of her thanks. He's inhaled to reply when she goes on to say she can't wait to get to know him better, and something ugly and dark catches behind his ribs.]
[Temporary, he'd said. It was all temporary.]
[Remembering abruptly who he is, and what he's done, he realizes no one like Amber would ever actually involve themselves with him if he wasn't pretending. She says she wants to get to know him, but she doesn't-- not really. He can't blame her, she doesn't know. His smile gets strange, and he looks back to the ground between them.] I'm glad to have helped you feel more relaxed. [He shifts, gets to his knees, then his feet.] But I suppose we ought best go our separate ways, for now?
( Amber places her hand into his, before she steps up onto her feet as well. she's quite surprised to notice just how much taller he is than her. it felt different when they were both sat down on the floor together. unfortunately for Akechi, she is authentic as she is kind, and meant every last word. the thought of seeing him again swells her heart with excitement, showing in the bright smile on her face. )
Yeah! Sounds good to me! I don't want to keep you from anything else you have to do today.
[Similarly, she's startlingly small despite her personality and energy. He'd meant it, when he said she was attractive and had good energy-- that he almost towered over her was a surprise, and it shows briefly on his face. He forgets to let go of her hand, but smiles again when she chirps her reply.]
I've some more farming things to attempt to deduce, though I'm admittedly quite awful at them. [He can't break out of the habit of trying to appear approachable, even now.]
( that lingering touch doesn't go unnoticed. and Akechi may well pick up on just how warm her hands are, particularly in that moment. as the Pyro vision strapped at her waist would indicate, she is aligned with a fire element, and she radiates a special kind of warmth. this warmth does come out with her emotions at times.
she notices a prominent ache in her face from how much she's smiling. she smiles a lot, and she should be used to it, but this is new. )
Heh, I'm still getting a handle on that stuff too. I'm far better at handiwork and anything athletic.
[He could have guessed she was athletic from her frame and how she carried herself, but it still drops like a little stone in his stomach. Her hand is so warm, he doesn't want to let go, but now that he's noticed he still has it he splays his fingers so she can recoil.]
Ah, athletic, are you? I'm particularly fond of rock climbing and cycling, myself.
I love climbing, too! You should see the size of the cliffs I can scale back home. I wish I could take you there! Cycling isn't something I've done before, maybe one day you could show me?
( it's funny, he said he was leaving, but Amber doesn't really want him to go!!?? this sucks. but she knows he has to go off and do things, as does she. he's just so great to talk to. )
[He keeps waiting for her to take her hand back. It's still so warm. Why the fuck hasn't he left yet?]
Should I come upon a cycle, I'll let you know. [He is routinely awful at Shutting The Fuck Up, but this is new. This is new in a way he doesn't know if he likes.] Do you...? [He taps his hand upward against hers, like he's making sure she realizes she can move it.]
[Head empty, no thoughts. Fuck, he's endeared. Shaking his head, he waves his now-freed hand.]
Mmn, nothing. [He reaches into the pocket of his shirt and pulls out his pamphlet from arrival, flipping to his own page in the directory.] This is me, though I've no idea how to give directions given there are no street names or anything here.
( she takes the paper and nods, with a confident smile. )
No problem! I'm sure I'll manage. ( Amber points her finger at her entry, too. ) Just for your own reference, too. I live here on this rural farm with Mishka. You're welcome to swing by any time you want to.
[He peers over her at the entry, humming in thought before he leans back on his heels, smiling briefly. His brain's gotten too fucking loud for him to actually contribute to continued time spent around her, so he just nods, and pivots, raising a hand to wave and walking off.]
[It was nice to think about, having someone like her in his life, but it would never last. Got some news for you, Kech.]
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[Temporary, he'd said. It was all temporary.]
[Remembering abruptly who he is, and what he's done, he realizes no one like Amber would ever actually involve themselves with him if he wasn't pretending. She says she wants to get to know him, but she doesn't-- not really. He can't blame her, she doesn't know. His smile gets strange, and he looks back to the ground between them.] I'm glad to have helped you feel more relaxed. [He shifts, gets to his knees, then his feet.] But I suppose we ought best go our separate ways, for now?
[Despite himself, he offers her a hand.]
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Yeah! Sounds good to me! I don't want to keep you from anything else you have to do today.
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I've some more farming things to attempt to deduce, though I'm admittedly quite awful at them. [He can't break out of the habit of trying to appear approachable, even now.]
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she notices a prominent ache in her face from how much she's smiling. she smiles a lot, and she should be used to it, but this is new. )
Heh, I'm still getting a handle on that stuff too. I'm far better at handiwork and anything athletic.
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Ah, athletic, are you? I'm particularly fond of rock climbing and cycling, myself.
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( it's funny, he said he was leaving, but Amber doesn't really want him to go!!?? this sucks. but she knows he has to go off and do things, as does she. he's just so great to talk to. )
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Should I come upon a cycle, I'll let you know. [He is routinely awful at Shutting The Fuck Up, but this is new. This is new in a way he doesn't know if he likes.] Do you...? [He taps his hand upward against hers, like he's making sure she realizes she can move it.]
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O-Oh! Sorry. Yeah. That'd be great! ( way to go, Amber. she just laughs awkwardly. UHH. )
Huh? Do I what?
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Mmn, nothing. [He reaches into the pocket of his shirt and pulls out his pamphlet from arrival, flipping to his own page in the directory.] This is me, though I've no idea how to give directions given there are no street names or anything here.
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No problem! I'm sure I'll manage. ( Amber points her finger at her entry, too. ) Just for your own reference, too. I live here on this rural farm with Mishka. You're welcome to swing by any time you want to.
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[It was nice to think about, having someone like her in his life, but it would never last.
Got some news for you, Kech.]