Everybody sour like a lemon tree
If Kaisel had been Koa sitting across from her, the response surely would have differed. It's easy to imagine Koa would not have struggled with the keeping quiet to listen part, but likely the being happy for her would have proven the greater challenge. Not because Koa doesn't care any less, but his care comes out differently, and one could argue, it is a deserved manner for an older brother to react with the protective nature he so carries for his sister, and Kaisel in turn. However, the baby of the family (loath as he is to use that term ever), Kaisel is a strong proponent for getting into any adventure possible, and the deadlier the better usually for excitement. He's confident Noe is smart and capable, and he'll make a point to check in on her, maybe more so because of where she'll be than he does when she's secured away somewhere safe.
He also, completely understands the desire to branch out and take root somewhere new, to creep up to a problem and conquer it with her own talents. Sometimes, blazing the trail is the only way to leave your mark on the world. "Y'know, if you get a statue before me, for building things, I'mma be real pissed." Despite his words, his tone is lighthearted and his expression bright as he holds her in the gleam of his copper gaze.
Leaning into the joke, because that's always easier than sobering and telling her to be careful, Kaisel laughs a little. "Well, once you make a place that's sand-free, I'll be there in a blink. If that's your first tourist attraction, I get some credit for the idea." Fair terms, he thinks. Unfortunately, they can't both hide in humor for long, because as the giggling peters out, it leaves nothing but the long sigh of understanding and the inevitable part. Kai's hand tightens against hers.
She tries for one last shot though, and Kaisel scoffs, flinging her hand away in mock disgust now. "Puh-leeeze. I think you meant make sure I'm treating my parents right, my—fiance, is never at risk of anything less than the utmost I can provide." He inhales, cheeks puffing up briefly, the crawl of anxiety a dull roar in his ears. "You better," he huffs out, loosing his breath audibly. "Visit, I mean. And do good there. And be safe. I love you, Noe." He smiles, the motion a little sad on the corners. "You're gonna do great, I know it."
The conversation shifts as a server makes their way over at last, and knowing this little cafe well, they order quickly, and the food arrives before they can get into anything too deep again. Nothing more than a nice Torchline date with his sousin.
[FIN]
He also, completely understands the desire to branch out and take root somewhere new, to creep up to a problem and conquer it with her own talents. Sometimes, blazing the trail is the only way to leave your mark on the world. "Y'know, if you get a statue before me, for building things, I'mma be real pissed." Despite his words, his tone is lighthearted and his expression bright as he holds her in the gleam of his copper gaze.
Leaning into the joke, because that's always easier than sobering and telling her to be careful, Kaisel laughs a little. "Well, once you make a place that's sand-free, I'll be there in a blink. If that's your first tourist attraction, I get some credit for the idea." Fair terms, he thinks. Unfortunately, they can't both hide in humor for long, because as the giggling peters out, it leaves nothing but the long sigh of understanding and the inevitable part. Kai's hand tightens against hers.
She tries for one last shot though, and Kaisel scoffs, flinging her hand away in mock disgust now. "Puh-leeeze. I think you meant make sure I'm treating my parents right, my—fiance, is never at risk of anything less than the utmost I can provide." He inhales, cheeks puffing up briefly, the crawl of anxiety a dull roar in his ears. "You better," he huffs out, loosing his breath audibly. "Visit, I mean. And do good there. And be safe. I love you, Noe." He smiles, the motion a little sad on the corners. "You're gonna do great, I know it."
The conversation shifts as a server makes their way over at last, and knowing this little cafe well, they order quickly, and the food arrives before they can get into anything too deep again. Nothing more than a nice Torchline date with his sousin.
[FIN]
Kaisel
I'm just smiling down upon my enemies
Wearing a watery blue, faded and stretched-out sparkling hair tie on his left wrist
