The sappy feelings were a little much for her, and Thal chooses to break the moment with a stern turn of her lips. "That doesn't mean I approve of handing out free stuff." As sharp as her expression may be, the playful glint of her blue eyes remains, staring directly at Asta. Despite all this talk of change, she's still a pirate and has a reputation to uphold. If people found out about her 'charity', her 'Blood Captain' name would be in jeopardy, even if her crew already suspects the existence of her hidden soft core.
Either way, had Asta beamed with excitement and embraced her, Thal might have never stepped foot in the Hollowed Grounds again. When he casually offers his approval and help, her body releases some of the subconscious tension that had grown in anticipation. Pouring her own fresh cup of hot chocolate, she shrugs her shoulders, back to not meeting his eyes. "I usually stay aboard the ship, but it might be nice to have a place to crash every once in a while, if you know of any places?" She doesn't know if she's ready to completely leave The Marauder behind, after all, it's been her safe haven for the last few years; but it might be nice to have a space fully hers. Her ship didn't start as hers, and she supposedly lived with her 'parents' before becoming an Ancient, so nothing has ever truly felt like her own space, and if she's going to find out who this new version of herself is, that's exactly what she'll need: space.
Either way, had Asta beamed with excitement and embraced her, Thal might have never stepped foot in the Hollowed Grounds again. When he casually offers his approval and help, her body releases some of the subconscious tension that had grown in anticipation. Pouring her own fresh cup of hot chocolate, she shrugs her shoulders, back to not meeting his eyes. "I usually stay aboard the ship, but it might be nice to have a place to crash every once in a while, if you know of any places?" She doesn't know if she's ready to completely leave The Marauder behind, after all, it's been her safe haven for the last few years; but it might be nice to have a space fully hers. Her ship didn't start as hers, and she supposedly lived with her 'parents' before becoming an Ancient, so nothing has ever truly felt like her own space, and if she's going to find out who this new version of herself is, that's exactly what she'll need: space.
thalassa
so don't waste the time i don't have
