Hotaru
He would not be the first to be wary of her compulsion magic, nor the first to misunderstand its limits. With so few Abandoned in Caido these days, magic education has been severely lacking. She wouldn't hold it against him if he were to express his concerns, and is admittedly surprised when he does not. Though the jaded part of her narrows its eyes, insistent that he's merely hiding it or delaying his rejection of her.
Taking the compliment gracefully with a small smile, she readjusts her grip on his elbow and considers her own question - though it doesn't take long given his response to her previous question. "So, your mother. Are you still close with her?" If she was still around, which Hotaru tries to artfully imply with a question focused on their relationship instead of her existence.
Taking the compliment gracefully with a small smile, she readjusts her grip on his elbow and considers her own question - though it doesn't take long given his response to her previous question. "So, your mother. Are you still close with her?" If she was still around, which Hotaru tries to artfully imply with a question focused on their relationship instead of her existence.
Now you can quit, you can cave in
but just know you're not beyond saving
but just know you're not beyond saving
