[ ... ah. He can't deny he deserves this, the gentle sincerity of the request. He had been making himself scarce, turning it all into a game of emotional hide-and-seek even after he'd agreed with her that they should make friends again.
It's still a little awkward and he looks more serious himself now. ]
I'm more than just considering it. Building one huge camp all the time might be a little awkward, but I'm definitely going to join you guys occasionally. We have the same travel route, it would be a waste to not hang out.
[ she says it like she was expecting him to say no. a part of her thought he would. that doesn't matter anymore, because the moment he says that he'd like to join them for the journey -- even if it's only sometimes -- her face lights up. figuratively and literally. the markings that go down her arms light up, too. he just has that effect on her, apparently. ]
I'm so happy to hear that! Truly, I am. When we were all together at Clair's gym, I realized that I really missed having all of us together, you included. Even if you and Keith can be...quite ridiculous sometimes.
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He hasn't, no. I'm not quite sure why, but I do hope that he'll join us for the journey.
[ she looks contemplative for a moment. really, she keeps saying this, but -- ] And I hope you'll consider tagging along as well.
[ all the other times she'd asked, she'd been more energetic, perhaps even naggy. this time, though, she sounds sincere in her intentions. calmer. ]
Even if that means just traveling within our vicinity. That's about all I can ask for, truly.
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It's still a little awkward and he looks more serious himself now. ]
I'm more than just considering it. Building one huge camp all the time might be a little awkward, but I'm definitely going to join you guys occasionally. We have the same travel route, it would be a waste to not hang out.
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[ she says it like she was expecting him to say no. a part of her thought he would. that doesn't matter anymore, because the moment he says that he'd like to join them for the journey -- even if it's only sometimes -- her face lights up. figuratively and literally. the markings that go down her arms light up, too. he just has that effect on her, apparently. ]
I'm so happy to hear that! Truly, I am. When we were all together at Clair's gym, I realized that I really missed having all of us together, you included. Even if you and Keith can be...quite ridiculous sometimes.
[ which is a little bit of an understatement... ]