Evie
Ah, so there's some cheek in him after all! Evie grins at his little bow. It's truly amusing to see him do it considering how fuck-all big he is. Though his praise takes her even more off guard. Whether it's because it's Deimos or because she's simply not used to being complimented for subpar accomplishments Evie can't really parse. Her cheeks flush a tad pink, gaze breaking away from his. "I suppose you're right. Thank you." Though of course Deimos - exterior of a bear, heart of a capybara - doesn't stop at merely praising her, he has to offer her a gift. As if Evie hasn't made a fool of herself enough already. She turns to him, wide-eyed and flattered, and smiles shyly. "If it wouldn't be too much, yes. I'd really like that." It's disarming how he can go from intimidating to intrinsically selfless so quickly. Kinda gives her whiplash honestly. Handing back his weapon, she waits patiently for his response, walking back to their initial standing point and then advancing further beyond. Today has been focused on increasing her distance. Deimos is welcome to whatever he wants to practice, though she personally thinks he doesn't need to, it's probably good to make sure any skill doesn't get rusty. Not something Evie is used to honestly. Her parents had confined her to the arts of healing as soon as they had suspected her magic.
When he does reply, she graces him with a warm smile. "That's all I ask. And it's what makes you a good man." She turns and, waiting for Deimos to be safely out of her path, throws her next dagger. It sticks, but at an angle, precarious at best. Huffing, she twists her wrists to loosen them up and tries again with better success. "Do you think this will ever be useful in the future? Or am I just messing around?" It feels pitiful in her overall collection of defensive moves. Evie knows that she is useless at hand to hand, and doesn't know how to use her magic defensively either. Though, that's a thought...maybe her earth magic will someday strengthen into something more useful. Even if the idea of her magic strengthening at all is still daunting and difficult to swallow.
be the love you never received
the love you've always wanted
