He is like a shifting canvas, wearing his heart and emotions so boldly upon his sleeve. It is both admirable and enviable, and inspires all the more the unusual kindness that she proffers. There is no joy in tricking or teasing a man such as him. Perhaps in the past, when she was young and vicious, brittle and untempered. Now, she leaves such things for meaningful quarry instead of any that dance across her path. She has learned there is weight and reward to forging bonds, even though she is a hesitant learner.
It seems he has already misstepped regardless as he backs away, wary edges carved into the marble of his figure. "Are you not human?" Curiosity the only inflection in her tone, devoid of suspicion or accusation. This world is so rich and abundant with life, new discoveries around every corner. He has already proven himself compassionate, what else matters?
Kellan's smile encourages her own, happy to allow him this bit of peace. "As unwelcome as tourists perhaps. There are more of us every day, and they are merely wary of change." Gesturing him closer as his hands touch the cathedral, she removes her hat and sits gracefully in the small area made for it. No room for more than two, so it is good luck that their numbers go no higher. A small hand pats the space beside her, inviting him near if he is so inclined. "I've been here a year now. Yourself?"
It seems he has already misstepped regardless as he backs away, wary edges carved into the marble of his figure. "Are you not human?" Curiosity the only inflection in her tone, devoid of suspicion or accusation. This world is so rich and abundant with life, new discoveries around every corner. He has already proven himself compassionate, what else matters?
Kellan's smile encourages her own, happy to allow him this bit of peace. "As unwelcome as tourists perhaps. There are more of us every day, and they are merely wary of change." Gesturing him closer as his hands touch the cathedral, she removes her hat and sits gracefully in the small area made for it. No room for more than two, so it is good luck that their numbers go no higher. A small hand pats the space beside her, inviting him near if he is so inclined. "I've been here a year now. Yourself?"
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