( if he had any reservations about his welcome, the slightly boneless way she sinks into the side of him must be reassuring; it can’t entirely be the drink. she’s holding hers quite well, all things (and sizes) being equal. her free hand, between them, settles on his knee, and the necessity of tipping her head back against his shoulder to smile at him is not unpleasant at all.
she had, it must be said, been awfully free with her flirtatious attention in the early days of gathering their companions to the lighthouse. a sly remark, a sidelong look, a raised eyebrow. playful, more play than intent, but—
that’s dropped off, increasingly, and the way she holds emmrich’s gaze longer than most hasn’t. seeks him out more regularly; occupies his time, endeavouring to occupy his mind. she can often be found nearby him, even leaving him entirely to his own devices, to the point where one might as well check his balcony first. and now she is smiling, relaxed, )
I think there are things we don’t need to share with them, ( she says, arch, ) necessarily.
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she had, it must be said, been awfully free with her flirtatious attention in the early days of gathering their companions to the lighthouse. a sly remark, a sidelong look, a raised eyebrow. playful, more play than intent, but—
that’s dropped off, increasingly, and the way she holds emmrich’s gaze longer than most hasn’t. seeks him out more regularly; occupies his time, endeavouring to occupy his mind. she can often be found nearby him, even leaving him entirely to his own devices, to the point where one might as well check his balcony first. and now she is smiling, relaxed, )
I think there are things we don’t need to share with them, ( she says, arch, ) necessarily.