They're opposites in inheritance, but still neatly mirrored, their similarities forming yet another bond between the two. Both having sisters is another nail in the friendship coffin, (a metaphor that falls apart under any close scrutiny), and Koa feels himself opening more to the Courier, eased by companionship's warming flush.
Koa's elbows hit the counter, his chin settling attentively upon folded hands. Having abandoned any further dreams of decoration in favor of gossip, he is fully invested in the tale of Tal and Alys, despite the little twangs of jealousy the sugary story strums. "Romantic as fuck," he grins to the Courier, copper eyes twinkling at the sheepish smile. "You two are adorable. Hope it all works out for you."
Which... maybe isn't the right thing to say, given how downtrodden the man had looked earlier. But Koa isn't quite emotionally intelligent to follow that thread. Shifting his weight and pursing his lips, he tilts his head thoughtfully. "One year is a big deal. What're you doing to celebrate?"
Koa's elbows hit the counter, his chin settling attentively upon folded hands. Having abandoned any further dreams of decoration in favor of gossip, he is fully invested in the tale of Tal and Alys, despite the little twangs of jealousy the sugary story strums. "Romantic as fuck," he grins to the Courier, copper eyes twinkling at the sheepish smile. "You two are adorable. Hope it all works out for you."
Which... maybe isn't the right thing to say, given how downtrodden the man had looked earlier. But Koa isn't quite emotionally intelligent to follow that thread. Shifting his weight and pursing his lips, he tilts his head thoughtfully. "One year is a big deal. What're you doing to celebrate?"
