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[hantale]

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[hantale]

Oh yes. That's certainly a plus~

Though that's just one of them. Care to keep guessing?

[observitude]

Hmmm~

The bedtime stories? You can't get those if you aren't home for bedtime.

[hantale]

Ooh, another good point. But I wonder what mysterious benefactor is responsible for all these lovely perks?

Whoever they are, I like them very much~

[observitude]

Ah, how charming... I'm certain this person must feel the same way about you.

[hantale]

Oh? Well, I'm glad to hear it. Though I can't imagine what 'neat perks' they get from me~

[observitude]

You wouldn't happen to be fishing for compliments, would you, dear Fran?

[hantale]

Me? Oh, not at all~
You know I'm not a big fan of fishing. :>

Though if you have any, I can take em off your hand.

[observitude]

Very kind of you, dear! Let's see what I have to offer today...

You're very good at the fiddle, even when you don't really know the song.
You have a hunger for knowledge which is truly impressive...and fun to feed.
You're considerate, and you work to make a space comfortable for those who are not always so comfortable in spaces.

But I think that will be it for now. Wouldn't want to overburden you, by handing off too many.

[hantale]

Ohoh. How kind of you~ You're always so sweet to me, hun.

Remind me to thank you properly when you're in a more comfortable contact mood.

[Because lets be honest, It's probably why here's not downstairs trying to cuddle the dork into submission already.]

[observitude]

[...Hm.]

How comfortable would I have to be?

[hantale]

Well, I wouldn't want you to be uncomfortable. Ideally even happy~

Not that I plan on getting too intimate, of course. :>

[observitude]

I'm okay right now, actually...if you wanted to come down for a while. But there will be a limit, as always.

[hantale]

Consider me there~

[By the moment that message is sent, his door opens...]

[observitude]

[Even with his keen senses keeping him appraised of what's happening around the treehouse, Charles is a little startled. That's so fast...! And he was...pretty absorbed in harassing Fran's new online friend, on top of slowing his breaths. Keeping calm, keeping calm.

Maybe he shouldn't be chewing on where his thumb attaches to the rest of his hand, um. He'll just stop that, folding his hands in his lap to hide them and giving a thin smile.]

You were that eager, mm?

[hantale]

[He is, after all, a rather quiet nymph. Moving silently is a long practiced skill. That, and it's easy to distract/fluster poor Charles.

His grin is wide, closing the distance between them and putting the now-closed network device on a side table. Yes, he pretty much hit send then opened the door.]

Of course, dear~ I do love spending time with you.

[Well GOSH he sure is close, already, beaming up at Charles with that dorky grin of his]

[observitude]

[nnnh -- he's going to press his first two fingers against Fran's forehead to put a stop to him. Sorry, dear, you can't startle him like that and immediately try to get cozy!! He needs a second to relax again. Dork.]

And what would you have done if I'd said I wasn't ready, instead? Moonchild.

[hantale]

[Close! Not.. touching, yet! His grin widens, stopping on the spot and waiting patiently.]

Hmmm, probably say 'I love you', and then walk back to my room, dear~

[Sickeningly sweet. Standard Fran]

[observitude]

[oh my godddd look at this dweeb. Charles gives a doubtful hum, but he can't keep away the little smile that curls in response, even as he leans over to his laptop and types something. Gotta say bye to Wight, gosh.]

Well, I'm happy to save you the unnecessary trip. All right, come sit.

[He'll go ahead and close his laptop, moving it to the floor and making a bit more room. Get comfy!!]

[hantale]

[The dweebiest. Ain't nothin' dweebier. He simply stands, beaming, waiting for the bed to be clear, then shifts to sit down beside the male. Charles looks so lovely when he's smiling. Gosh.]

How kind of you~ Don't mind if I do.
Now... where did our little conversation leave off?

[His tone shifts to something more playful, a little teasing]

[observitude]

Mmm, it could be dangerous to remind you~

[But he'll hold out his gloved hands for Fran to take, since that's just what they Do.]

How are you, dear Fran?

[hantale]

Oh? It must have been fun, then~

[He'll take it, of course, one hand twining their fingers together and holding onto him, while the other covers the other half of his hand, encompassing Charles' glove and hand as if he was holding something precious.

Because he is.]

I've been.. better~ All those sores are gone, and I've been getting ready to go do some more expedition work soon. [Right, that's a thing he does... It wasn't really relevant until Charles moved in with him.] I'd ask if you'd like to come, but... Are you much a fan of camping?

[There's a lot of dirt and bugs out there.]

[observitude]

[The laugh slips before he can think to stop it.]

Me, camping... You've already persuaded me into living inside a tree, but I think that's as far as we'll get, on that front. [HE'LL STAY HERE, THANKS] How long do these usually take...?

[hantale]

[His grin most certainly widens.]

And that's why I didn't ask~ Anywhere from a day to a week, depending on where I go. I'll be visiting the south coast this time, so maybe two days, or three?

[They've gone longer without seeing each other... Just, not since firewall. But now he's also telling him where he's going, and what he'll be doing.

Though his eyes do narrow, grinning]

Persuaded you, hmmm? Are you saying you moved in here just for me?

[Go on, admit to iiiiiit]

[observitude]

[Ah, yeah. A few days...wasn't so bad. He could get plenty of things done, then, too. Felt weird to think about, sure, but it really wasn't anything worth getting upset over.

Not like this ACCUSATION, gosh he's never been so insulted?? Eh, can't keep that up, stupid giggle.]

To do something for one reason only seems like poor decision-making~ Since this is me we're talking about, I suppose it's possible. You certainly are compelling...

[hantale]

[It's okay charles, you can survive a few days without your darling, right?

Heh, good, a giggling yeen is a good yeen.]

HMmm, well, we all know how good your decisions can be sometimes. I'm glad you find me so convincing~

[With that, his head will tiiilt, resting the top of his forehead against Charles' shoulder. Usually about as far as he could push, most of the time.]