[ this is an acceptable compromise. it was just a flash of metaphorical feathers, just a tiny little warning - that was a lot for fei du, someone who is immensely private, and when she backs off, he relaxes again, shoulders rolling backwards as he falls easily back into the relaxed stance he was in before.
when shenhe holds out her hand, too, he'll take it. he places his in hers - long fingers, soft skin - and pull himself up to stand as asked, reaching to absently brush himself off. uppies! ]
[ he does not stop her from this nor does he make her let go of his sleeve - fei du's expression warms up, any of the stress of the moment before just melting away, and he laughs a little. like it never even happened. ]
a moment here. because the truth is that fei du is an incredibly, incredibly picky eater. especially when it comes to the food trucks. actually, when it comes to most things.
... but shenhe ends it with "share them with people i care about" and in a millisecond, he makes his decision with an award winning smile. ]
[ i'm still shaken by this callout 12 hours later. BIXING IS NORMAL!!!! BIXING!!!!!
anyway ]
You. [ herbs and flowers
he breaks into a smile. ] ... Are you a goat? [ no bully!!! but, then, laughs, much warmer and much, much more normal than before. ] I really like sweets, and there's a truck that makes chicken dumplings that I enjoyed. Either of those would be great.
she gives him a flat look when he laughs at her, but - the laugh itself makes her a little less annoyed at him. it's nice to hear him laugh like that.]
I would try those. [she says, tugging him along. and then, a little huffily:] I am not a goat. I'm human.
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Shenhe.
[ softly - it's not harsh, but it is a warning. i've had enough. ]
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a pause. and then she stands, holding out a hand.]
Stand up. [it's not unkind. she'll drop it, out of respect for someone who has done what he has for her, but she isn't going anywhere.]
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when shenhe holds out her hand, too, he'll take it. he places his in hers - long fingers, soft skin - and pull himself up to stand as asked, reaching to absently brush himself off. uppies! ]
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she helps him up, gentle. and then takes his sleeve, and starts to walk. come along.]
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Where are we going?
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[a pause.]
... Wolfwood told me that I should try new foods, and share them with people I care about. Be "adventurous."
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a moment here. because the truth is that fei du is an incredibly, incredibly picky eater. especially when it comes to the food trucks. actually, when it comes to most things.
... but shenhe ends it with "share them with people i care about" and in a millisecond, he makes his decision with an award winning smile. ]
Alright. What kind of food do you want to try?
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I don't know yet. Is there anything you like here? [...] I normally only eat herbs and flowers that grow in the mountains.
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anyway ]
You. [ herbs and flowers
he breaks into a smile. ] ... Are you a goat? [ no bully!!! but, then, laughs, much warmer and much, much more normal than before. ] I really like sweets, and there's a truck that makes chicken dumplings that I enjoyed. Either of those would be great.
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she gives him a flat look when he laughs at her, but - the laugh itself makes her a little less annoyed at him. it's nice to hear him laugh like that.]
I would try those. [she says, tugging him along. and then, a little huffily:] I am not a goat. I'm human.