'Maybe' wasn't 'no,' and Tal looked hopeful - and a little sly - at the possibility of finally being able to show off in front of the standoffish honeybee girl. 'Sure," was all he said, not pushing his luck any further when he had a handful of new rocks to add to his bag and the promise of future Deepfrosts not trapped in the Citadel to think about instead.
He wasn't sure if he felt relieved or disappointed that she turned down his offered coat. It was probably a bit of both, but he wasn't bothering overly much with introspection today. The cooler Torchline Flowerbirth was deliciously comfortable to his Halo-bred hide and he was determined to enjoy it, even if Mel didn't. "Oh... okay. Thanks," he called after her retreating back, before turning and hiking up higher to snag a last few pebbles from the summit.
~Fin~
He wasn't sure if he felt relieved or disappointed that she turned down his offered coat. It was probably a bit of both, but he wasn't bothering overly much with introspection today. The cooler Torchline Flowerbirth was deliciously comfortable to his Halo-bred hide and he was determined to enjoy it, even if Mel didn't. "Oh... okay. Thanks," he called after her retreating back, before turning and hiking up higher to snag a last few pebbles from the summit.
~Fin~
