I don't want to steal your freedom
you don't have to change your mind
"I'm happy to teach you," he offers brightly, because it would be far safer and more enjoyable that way than failing repeatedly and growing frustrated with various bumps and bruises. Her nerves are apparent even upside-down, and Harper huffs a laugh (because he can't manage much more when every muscle is activated to keep him upright) before lifting one hand off the ground once more to pluck the turtle from between his feet to set it down and return smoothly to his feet to stand properly once more.
"I'm perfectly okay, but that's not where the fun ends! What does the fruit selection look like today?" Taking the turtle sculpture to return it to the table, Harper leans into Maea's space to investigate the fruit bowl. He's utilized these rooms enough to know the general selection, but it changes with the seasonal availability. Today, he's lucky to find multiple apples and a few oranges, which he takes up as he provides Maea with breathing room once more. Not before shooting her a bright grin from far too close though. "Hold onto these and toss them to me when I say, okay?" He hands her two apples, glad that they'll be easily balanced in her skirts.
"I promised you as much of a show as I could offer, right? Well, how about juggling?" After he gets a feel for the weight of each fruit, he jauntily sends them circling from palm to palm, starting with just a few since two more will soon be introduced. It's not a talent that is meant to be showcased long-term, so Harper tilts his chin at her with a grin. "Alright, toss me one!"
"I'm perfectly okay, but that's not where the fun ends! What does the fruit selection look like today?" Taking the turtle sculpture to return it to the table, Harper leans into Maea's space to investigate the fruit bowl. He's utilized these rooms enough to know the general selection, but it changes with the seasonal availability. Today, he's lucky to find multiple apples and a few oranges, which he takes up as he provides Maea with breathing room once more. Not before shooting her a bright grin from far too close though. "Hold onto these and toss them to me when I say, okay?" He hands her two apples, glad that they'll be easily balanced in her skirts.
"I promised you as much of a show as I could offer, right? Well, how about juggling?" After he gets a feel for the weight of each fruit, he jauntily sends them circling from palm to palm, starting with just a few since two more will soon be introduced. It's not a talent that is meant to be showcased long-term, so Harper tilts his chin at her with a grin. "Alright, toss me one!"
I just want to make you love me
so please let me take my time
HARPER
