[His laugh is surprised, and has an underwater sound to it--a little choked, a little damp. Could just be the quality of crystal communication. Probably not that he almost cried.]
I'd just stay in the cabin and not look out any windows or go up on the deck. All that water, eurgh.
But if you asked, I'd go. [Blisteringly sincere. And so is,] Thanks.
[ I love you, Derrica doesn't say, because it feels too big of a sentiment to wedge between them. There's a little pause instead, where she just lets those words settle, feels them like waves slapping at the sides of a ship before saying— ]
You're a good friend to me, Matthias. [ is said with deep affection. ] If you'd like to come with me to Lowtown tonight, you'd be very welcome.
[That cheers Matthias a little, nearly as much as Derrica calling him a good friend. Is there any higher praise? But at her invitation, he truly perks up.]
If you really mean that, yeah. And I'll try not to get totally legless and embarrass you. I am better'n I used to be. Older, and all. You won't regret it. Thanks.
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I'd just stay in the cabin and not look out any windows or go up on the deck. All that water, eurgh.
But if you asked, I'd go. [Blisteringly sincere. And so is,] Thanks.
stick a bow on this pls
You're a good friend to me, Matthias. [ is said with deep affection. ] If you'd like to come with me to Lowtown tonight, you'd be very welcome.
a beautiful bow
[That cheers Matthias a little, nearly as much as Derrica calling him a good friend. Is there any higher praise? But at her invitation, he truly perks up.]
If you really mean that, yeah. And I'll try not to get totally legless and embarrass you. I am better'n I used to be. Older, and all. You won't regret it. Thanks.