[yeah, she doesn't believe that for a second. you can get grossed out by blood but disassociating like that is another story entirely, and it's clear she thinks he's full of it, judging by her expression.
she sits next to him.]
Calming me down after the doors locked was above and beyond for an employer. [she says, taking a sip from her own water and looking out over the IKEA.]
[ what a strange question? he looks a little surprised. ]
Despite the fact that my dignity took a hit earlier... [ he trails off here, playfully, but then shakes his head. ] Of course I would. No contracts required.
Well. If it is for you, then I'm honored that you'd consider it. I'm awfully lucky.
[ sometimes, fei du can't help turning on the flirt just a little - the charm comes very naturally. it's the habit of being a playboy. even still, he's being genuine. ]
[the flirting goes over her head so far she doesn't even see it]
You wouldn't be saying that if you knew me better. [she says, without a trace of self-deprecation whatsoever. it's like saying the sky is blue or the grass is green.]
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she sits next to him.]
Calming me down after the doors locked was above and beyond for an employer. [she says, taking a sip from her own water and looking out over the IKEA.]
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anyway. he lets this happen, scooching to make sure there's enough room but it's touch week so he doesn't go too far. ]
Mm. [ amusement crinkles up fei du's eyes, and he tilts his head. ] A favor for a favor? Or maybe I can call you my friend.
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Is that something you'd want? [to be friends with her, she means. people say it so easy - she's not against it, she's just always surprised.]
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Despite the fact that my dignity took a hit earlier... [ he trails off here, playfully, but then shakes his head. ] Of course I would. No contracts required.
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Alright. [no contracts required. hah. so unlike liyue.] Then... we can be friends.
[she hasn't ever had more than one.]
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anyway. he hums, pleased, and reaches out to pat her gently on the shoulder because it's there. ] Excellent. Now, that wasn't so hard, was it?
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I don't think it is for you.
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[ sometimes, fei du can't help turning on the flirt just a little - the charm comes very naturally. it's the habit of being a playboy. even still, he's being genuine. ]
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You wouldn't be saying that if you knew me better. [she says, without a trace of self-deprecation whatsoever. it's like saying the sky is blue or the grass is green.]
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he thinks, for a moment, about their conversation earlier. turns it over, a couple of times. and then: ]
No, I think I would.
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You seem sure.
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[ it's one of his better qualities, really. or, at least, one of his better skills. ] Or, at least I'm a good judge of character.
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