[He laughs warmly; this is easily the most open she's seen him thusfar, some of that shyness of his having melted away with the help of the topic at hand.]
I suppose you do have a point, in that regard. Tea is easily done, I have plenty, but snacks— I'm afraid I'll have to outsource.
[His smile turns just a touch apologetic.]
I still drink plenty of the things I once did, but eating rather lost its charms some time ago, so I haven't made a habit of keeping such things on hand. That said, I've already contacted a friend about serving as my eyes during the daytime— we can trust him. I'm certain he wouldn't mind bringing a few things by tonight so that I can ensure the comfort of my guest.
[Amelia had always found it interesting how vampires could eat "normal" food, but nutritionally, it was useless. She thinks about asking him if the charm of eating has lost its charm because he didn't have the right company, but decides against it. Instead, she nods in understanding and agreement.]
All of that is much appreciated.
[What she will point out...]
It looks like your mood's improved quite a bit compared to earlier in the evening. Are you feeling better about all of this?
[His smile fades just a touch; the topic is one he still intends to handle with the seriousness and care that it deserves, but he does look considerably more at ease than he had been when he'd first arrived at her shop that evening, all furrowed-brow.]
Being able to discuss it at length with you has certainly brought some relief. I was concerned that you might find yourself feeling... trapped, or perhaps somehow obligated. It would hardly be unheard of, given consent in certain areas of vampire culture can be dubious, at best.
[His brow does furrow then, just a little, but his faint smile remains as he raises a hand and gives it a bit of a horizontal wave to indicate the murky nature of such things.]
That you are very pleasant company has been a great help, as well.
[Despite everything that could go wrong and the tangled ball of yarn that they're already in... Amelia truly does feel relieved. She's been more at ease than Gale has since the beginning, but that could be chalked up to how she's always taken any circumstances thrown at her in stride.
There's a difference between certainty and reckless bravado though, and she's definitely feeling the former.]
Mm. You're pleasant company yourself.
[She turns her attention back to the bookshelf, smiling.]
It makes it easier to make the best out of a dubious situation in my opinion.
[In the short life that they lived together, Adam had gently pointed out that she could take things for granted and that her sense of time was very different from mortals. The conversation comes to mind again when she briefly wonders how long this partnership she has with this vampire will last.
Will she stay long enough in Baldur's Gate for it to mean anything? Will or her own life be forfeit if she's not careful?
Amelia thinks that this time, she'll do her best to savor the seconds, minutes, hours, and days that come to pass. The memories of being surrounded by books, blood, and magic, will surely be unforgettable.]
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[She's not even joking, she sounds absolutely serious.]
I think you should conduct business as usual. And if people see me reading here, that will sell what we supposedly have going on even more.
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I suppose you do have a point, in that regard. Tea is easily done, I have plenty, but snacks— I'm afraid I'll have to outsource.
[His smile turns just a touch apologetic.]
I still drink plenty of the things I once did, but eating rather lost its charms some time ago, so I haven't made a habit of keeping such things on hand. That said, I've already contacted a friend about serving as my eyes during the daytime— we can trust him. I'm certain he wouldn't mind bringing a few things by tonight so that I can ensure the comfort of my guest.
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All of that is much appreciated.
[What she will point out...]
It looks like your mood's improved quite a bit compared to earlier in the evening. Are you feeling better about all of this?
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[His smile fades just a touch; the topic is one he still intends to handle with the seriousness and care that it deserves, but he does look considerably more at ease than he had been when he'd first arrived at her shop that evening, all furrowed-brow.]
Being able to discuss it at length with you has certainly brought some relief. I was concerned that you might find yourself feeling... trapped, or perhaps somehow obligated. It would hardly be unheard of, given consent in certain areas of vampire culture can be dubious, at best.
[His brow does furrow then, just a little, but his faint smile remains as he raises a hand and gives it a bit of a horizontal wave to indicate the murky nature of such things.]
That you are very pleasant company has been a great help, as well.
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There's a difference between certainty and reckless bravado though, and she's definitely feeling the former.]
Mm. You're pleasant company yourself.
[She turns her attention back to the bookshelf, smiling.]
It makes it easier to make the best out of a dubious situation in my opinion.
[In the short life that they lived together, Adam had gently pointed out that she could take things for granted and that her sense of time was very different from mortals. The conversation comes to mind again when she briefly wonders how long this partnership she has with this vampire will last.
Will she stay long enough in Baldur's Gate for it to mean anything? Will or her own life be forfeit if she's not careful?
Amelia thinks that this time, she'll do her best to savor the seconds, minutes, hours, and days that come to pass. The memories of being surrounded by books, blood, and magic, will surely be unforgettable.]