It's almost comical how his eyes light up at the compliment, only for his grin to freeze halfway, unsure how to take her mixed feedback. [say]"Ah, thanks?"[/say] Laughing a little self-consciously, he rolls with the punch easily enough. She seems the blunt type, which at least means her compliment holds more gravity than most.
As she approaches, he too finds himself more keenly aware of her height. It's difficult not to laugh so he staunchly bites his tongue (again, she seems the type to kick him down the mountain with a stony expression) because her gravitas does not match her rather diminutive frame. Then again, Caden is used to being the tallest in the crowd. [say]"Oh, do you live here then?"[/say] Plain curiosity spurs the question, only belatedly realizing it could come across as rude.
Luckily her timing of a handshake is perfect as it keeps him from tripping over his own tongue with apologies, so he gratefully takes her hand and grips it firmly. [say]"Nice to meet you too Kallan. So uh, care to lead the way?"[/say] He tries for a gamely grin, hoping to come across as eager.
As she approaches, he too finds himself more keenly aware of her height. It's difficult not to laugh so he staunchly bites his tongue (again, she seems the type to kick him down the mountain with a stony expression) because her gravitas does not match her rather diminutive frame. Then again, Caden is used to being the tallest in the crowd. [say]"Oh, do you live here then?"[/say] Plain curiosity spurs the question, only belatedly realizing it could come across as rude.
Luckily her timing of a handshake is perfect as it keeps him from tripping over his own tongue with apologies, so he gratefully takes her hand and grips it firmly. [say]"Nice to meet you too Kallan. So uh, care to lead the way?"[/say] He tries for a gamely grin, hoping to come across as eager.
