homophonic ❆ fei du

[bindings]

fei du

love on purpose.

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[metacognition]

Hmmm. There could be worse comparisons.

[ what does this mean ]

I'll try to keep my words a little straighter for you, Shenhe.

[bindings]

[there's a joke there about straightness]

Humans are very bad at saying what they mean. [grumbles!!!]

[metacognition]

[ his straightness is there half the time ]

Some of us are liars.

[ fei du doesn't say whether or not he counts in that number. though, thoughtfully: ]

...Are you not? Human.

[bindings]

[oh, right, she has to stop talking about humans like they're aliens.]

No, I am. [she tucks her hair behind her ear.] ... I haven't been a part of the mortal world for very long. That's all.

[metacognition]

[ ...huh. fei du's expression shifts - there's interest on his face, and its genuine, voice softening a little. ]

...What's that like, for you?

[bindings]

Difficult. [she says, and there's a touch of annoyance to it.] Confusing. There are laws, expected behaviors, and customs, and I know none of them.

[... but.] I don't dislike it. I'm just not very good at it.

[metacognition]

[ ...aw. something about that resonates, though, he doesn't say anything about it, or even show much of a reaction - just keeps shenhe's hand in his and looks thoughtful. ]

Mm. Something like that... it takes practice. I find it's difficult, sometimes, to overcome your origins - but that doesn't at all mean it's impossible. [ ... ] But, I'm glad to hear that you enjoy it. You'll get the hang of it in no time - mischief makers included.

[bindings]

[another sigh, but it's less annoyed this time, just kind of exhausted.]

I have been told in the past that it is. Impossible, I mean. [...] I don't think I'll let that stop me.

[she glances at him.] If I misstep, you are welcome to tell me. I won't be angry.