[ even something as simple as that. she can't help but wonder what life he must have led, the circumstances surrounding it, that would make even watching the sunset a new experience. but she did say she didn't want to speak on dire subjects, and keeping the moment peaceful is more important to her than idle curiosity.
she picks up her tea to carefully sip, the heat of the liquid a little more palatable now, and smiles. ]
To share some of mine... oh, I had met a unicorn as part of that one quest. I never even heard of such a majestic creature, but it was so noble and tranquil.
[ oh, right, the tea—when zelda drinks, dextera remembers his own cup, and he follows her example on just the slightest delay. it’s nice. ]
…?
[ dextera was only a part of teams that absolutely failed at taming the unicorn, so “tranquil” and “noble” are not words that he would use to describe it. “angry” or “standoffish” or a little more appropriate to his experience. ]
[ that, without even needing to think about it, dextera can agree with. for all the strife that this town has caused, he’s met so many wonderful people, who have changed him for the better in so many ways.
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I saw a sunset for the first time.
[ it wasn’t recent, but he’s happy to report it. ]
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[ even something as simple as that. she can't help but wonder what life he must have led, the circumstances surrounding it, that would make even watching the sunset a new experience. but she did say she didn't want to speak on dire subjects, and keeping the moment peaceful is more important to her than idle curiosity.
she picks up her tea to carefully sip, the heat of the liquid a little more palatable now, and smiles. ]
To share some of mine... oh, I had met a unicorn as part of that one quest. I never even heard of such a majestic creature, but it was so noble and tranquil.
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…?
[ dextera was only a part of teams that absolutely failed at taming the unicorn, so “tranquil” and “noble” are not words that he would use to describe it. “angry” or “standoffish” or a little more appropriate to his experience. ]
You succeeded?
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[ beasts can be quite territorial, and those rooted in spirit and myth even more so. really it was one of the easier quests she's encountered so far.
...ah, but-- ]
Ryo did tell me they tend to favor women, especially maidens. Maybe that's why it came with ease?
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It thought you were pretty.
[ such an earnestly given compliment! dextera means it, though, because she is lovely. ]
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[ goodness, she was not prepared for that. he really speaks his mind doesn't he? she takes another sip of the tea and clears her throat. ]
...Though I think my favorite thing about being here is all the people I've met. People I never could meet otherwise.
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he got to see his brother again. ]
I don’t feel… lonely.
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[ she spent a long time being alone too. though she would have preferred to pick up from where she left off, this isn't so bad either. ]
...Thank you Dextera. For joining me for the tea. And for the lovely gift. I'll do my best to keep it preserved.
[ ultimately it will wither, but she can still try. ]