[Mentioning his own bond with Zephyr draws out a brighter smile] I wasn't entirely sure how things stood between you two, but you spoke of him so fondly, so passionately.. I am glad to hear that things have worked out between you.
[ She's not entirely sure if she's embarrassed about this or not - months ago, she had truthfully told Dohalim that she was just friends with the man in question.
But what had been expected to only be a weeks' stay has now led to a permanent home. Not something either Sophia or Kratos had intended, but he had yet to ask her to leave. And she'd be lying if she said she didn't enjoy his company. ]
Well, I— I mean, he— [she takes a pause, and a breath. She's overthinking things, surely she can say something about why she cares.] He's..thoughtful. And kind behind his sternness. And unintentionally funny. I think he's started to relearn how his sense of humour works because of it. He's..led a very long, very different life to anyone I've ever known. And he's trying to do better than in the past. Change is so hard, and he'd be the first to tell you of the mistakes he's made..but he's facing them. And I admire that.
But I don't want or intend to replace anyone. [the stricken look on her face reveals what she doesn't say: that she fears being accused of such.] That's why the timing, for realizing my feelings, couldn't really be any worse...I couldn't do that to him, or Lloyd.
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[ She's not entirely sure if she's embarrassed about this or not - months ago, she had truthfully told Dohalim that she was just friends with the man in question.
But what had been expected to only be a weeks' stay has now led to a permanent home. Not something either Sophia or Kratos had intended, but he had yet to ask her to leave. And she'd be lying if she said she didn't enjoy his company. ]
Well, I— I mean, he— [she takes a pause, and a breath. She's overthinking things, surely she can say something about why she cares.] He's..thoughtful. And kind behind his sternness. And unintentionally funny. I think he's started to relearn how his sense of humour works because of it. He's..led a very long, very different life to anyone I've ever known. And he's trying to do better than in the past. Change is so hard, and he'd be the first to tell you of the mistakes he's made..but he's facing them. And I admire that.
But I don't want or intend to replace anyone. [the stricken look on her face reveals what she doesn't say: that she fears being accused of such.] That's why the timing, for realizing my feelings, couldn't really be any worse...I couldn't do that to him, or Lloyd.