I can survive well enough on my own
Hadama's quiet enjoyment of the conversation didn't go unnoticed when Elizabeth finally deigned to meet his eyes again. As embarrassing as it was to share her reading preferences, his good-natured humor sapped away any lingering fear of judgement. She couldn't help the warm laugh that escaped, smacking his arm gently at the playful tease. "Exactly!" And who didn't love a well-written redemption arc? Especially coupled with a convincing romance? Perfection.
Feeling more relaxed, although the light blush hadn't quite left her cheeks yet, Elizabeth placed her own nail into her end of the strand of bells. A smile played across her lips as she jostled a bell, making it ring brightly in the room. "Of course! I have plenty after all. You won't leave empty handed." Because she also had way too much food, and she would be very insistent that he take some with him. As if remembering them, she handed the Mer King the nail for his end before stepping away to grab their hot chocolates. Elizabeth took a sip of her own and offered Hadama his. "I didn't want these to get cold while we work, although I think we only need one more over the fireplace." She was being very diligent and didn't want any cunning spirits getting in through the chimney.
Feeling more relaxed, although the light blush hadn't quite left her cheeks yet, Elizabeth placed her own nail into her end of the strand of bells. A smile played across her lips as she jostled a bell, making it ring brightly in the room. "Of course! I have plenty after all. You won't leave empty handed." Because she also had way too much food, and she would be very insistent that he take some with him. As if remembering them, she handed the Mer King the nail for his end before stepping away to grab their hot chocolates. Elizabeth took a sip of her own and offered Hadama his. "I didn't want these to get cold while we work, although I think we only need one more over the fireplace." She was being very diligent and didn't want any cunning spirits getting in through the chimney.
Elizabeth
if given the proper reading material
