Loren sighed and ran a hand through his hair. [say]"Fair enough."[/say] Then he let out a huff of bitter laughter and gave her a faint and rueful smile, one that still didn't reach his eyes. [say]"The first one wasn't so bad."[/say] However, the comment came out uncertainly.
As she mentioned she didn't know him that well he crossed his arms. [say]"Not sure you want to know me that well."[/say] His words were as judgment free as hers were, not a trace of the mockery or derision from when they'd spoken last.
Of course, just then Astra trotted out of the woods, bleating happily at having frolicked about for a bit. He lowered his hand and petted her absently. However, his eyes didn't leave Melita.
As she mentioned she didn't know him that well he crossed his arms. [say]"Not sure you want to know me that well."[/say] His words were as judgment free as hers were, not a trace of the mockery or derision from when they'd spoken last.
Of course, just then Astra trotted out of the woods, bleating happily at having frolicked about for a bit. He lowered his hand and petted her absently. However, his eyes didn't leave Melita.