Hotaru
"Ah, so a lack of skill is the fundamental error," she responds gravely, as if she's some grand quality engineer of Talyson's half-formed social skills. The tiny twitch at the corner of her mouth intentionally gives her away. "Well, I have wonderful news for you then; practice is the great universal supplier of skill and experience. Seems you've already put in a day's work then." Her expression is soft despite the humorous tilt of her smile, hoping he senses the positivity she's intentionally trying to impart without overwhelming him with sentiment.
Her sleeve has plenty room for his grasping, beseeching fingers, and Ru's hand on his neck gently squeezes in turn, the action lost beneath the laughter his grumbled words inspire. "I have plenty of crazy to go around, and little shame in admitting it. Worth the reward I'd say." While she worries about his happiness here in Halo, she wouldn't see him leave it, but the future is uncertain and tenuous at best. If she can be a bright spot amidst the dark of isolation, then she will be returning the favor he already gives her.
Her sleeve has plenty room for his grasping, beseeching fingers, and Ru's hand on his neck gently squeezes in turn, the action lost beneath the laughter his grumbled words inspire. "I have plenty of crazy to go around, and little shame in admitting it. Worth the reward I'd say." While she worries about his happiness here in Halo, she wouldn't see him leave it, but the future is uncertain and tenuous at best. If she can be a bright spot amidst the dark of isolation, then she will be returning the favor he already gives her.
I've set a course for losing you
I've no remorse for what I do
I've no remorse for what I do