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[geophile]

[ of course he notices her oh-so-graceful reaction, but indicates nothing to acknowledge it. he's teased her enough for one night, and he'd rather have a proper moment rather than ruining it with flippancy. ]

But you're glad that you are, aren't you?

[ she gets a pass this time!! ]

[sparkstrikes]

[She's as sure about it as she knows Steven is about Ignis, even if they haven't made it quite as far. Lightning still has a long way to go before she can even admit that, but it's something that they both make known through actions rather than words. That's just her style.

The moment is appreciated because it's at least a push in the right direction. That, and thank you for not bringing attention to the fact that she spat out her drink.]

I am.

[And Lightning sounds certain about that.

She dumps her warm water out into the sink and sets it down.]

I should probably go... before the rest of the house wakes up.

[geophile]

Then that's what matters. You should move at your own pace, and not feel pressured to do otherwise.

[ he finishes his own glass, placing it next to hers. a part of him wonders if he should be lecturing on the values of pacing when his own relationship has been something of a whirlwind, but it feels like the right thing to say in the moment. ]

If anyone asks, I'll cover for you.