the problem is that there's no way to suspect the other girl of not really meaning it. stupid Kou Reirin and her stupid little smile that still looks more graceful on Keigetsu's stupid freckled face than any of Keigetsu's own expressions, even with the hint of needle teeth behind...
Keigetsu is inspired to swallow hard and, uncharacteristically, pull herself at least slightly together. it lets her manage to scoff out her next words with some species of resigned dignity instead of continuing to descend into a tantrum.
in at least some sense, she's being relied on in return, even if it's just for show. that's... fine. it's whatever. obviously.]
Hmph. They can't bother you every day here, is that right?
[she doesn't specify the "they," but she probably doesn't have to. everyone wants a chance to reach longingly towards the fluttering wings of the Court's butterfly.
...
it hadn't occurred to her until now that this situation would mean Keigetsu would have Reirin all to herself for a while, but perhaps it's time for that belated realization.]
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the problem is that there's no way to suspect the other girl of not really meaning it. stupid Kou Reirin and her stupid little smile that still looks more graceful on Keigetsu's stupid freckled face than any of Keigetsu's own expressions, even with the hint of needle teeth behind...
Keigetsu is inspired to swallow hard and, uncharacteristically, pull herself at least slightly together. it lets her manage to scoff out her next words with some species of resigned dignity instead of continuing to descend into a tantrum.
in at least some sense, she's being relied on in return, even if it's just for show. that's... fine. it's whatever. obviously.]
Hmph. They can't bother you every day here, is that right?
[she doesn't specify the "they," but she probably doesn't have to. everyone wants a chance to reach longingly towards the fluttering wings of the Court's butterfly.
...
it hadn't occurred to her until now that this situation would mean Keigetsu would have Reirin all to herself for a while, but perhaps it's time for that belated realization.]