( the sarcasm is practically dripping off of his voice… )
and yet none can beat me in a display of skill. and do not get me started on my looks! insulting me when i spend at least an hour every morning to look the best i can… you are lucky i do not stoop so low as you. pah!
( the sarcasm is practically dripping off of his voice… )
and yet none can beat me in a display of skill. and do not get me started on my looks! insulting me when i spend at least an hour every morning to look the best i can… you are lucky i do not stoop so low as you. pah!
…i am certain we will figure it all out, together. but let us not get too hasty. i wish to bask in this moment before sharing with those we cherish.
they tend to share it before i even can…
…i am certain we will figure it all out, together. but let us not get too hasty. i wish to bask in this moment before sharing with those we cherish.
they tend to share it before i even can…
( innes seems very displeased with that outburst, to say the least. if the way his eye twitches and his pursed lips havenʼt made it clear already. )
i have trained relentlessly each and every day merely to perfect any sort of skill one can have, just for you to make baseless accusations?!
( innes seems very displeased with that outburst, to say the least. if the way his eye twitches and his pursed lips havenʼt made it clear already. )
i have trained relentlessly each and every day merely to perfect any sort of skill one can have, just for you to make baseless accusations?!
( but he supposes that he, himself, is more – so the type to not linger and simply get it done. more or less. … something like that. )
not that it matters now. the deed is done. now we must plan ahead.
( but he supposes that he, himself, is more – so the type to not linger and simply get it done. more or less. … something like that. )
not that it matters now. the deed is done. now we must plan ahead.
( his response is short, like he is trying to make a point. eyebrows furrowing as eyes narrow and his face heats up. )
would you rather me take it all back?
( his response is short, like he is trying to make a point. eyebrows furrowing as eyes narrow and his face heats up. )
would you rather me take it all back?
( innes smiles, delighted at the sight before him. the ring he had long awaited to give to his beloved. yet, he does see the slight inner turmoil – and simply holds his hand in a comforting manner. )
know that i love you, ephraim.
( innes smiles, delighted at the sight before him. the ring he had long awaited to give to his beloved. yet, he does see the slight inner turmoil – and simply holds his hand in a comforting manner. )
know that i love you, ephraim.
( thereʼs a hint of a smile, and a content look on innesʼ face. calmly does he reach out to help the ring onto its destined finger, gazing upon it with much warmth. )
( thereʼs a hint of a smile, and a content look on innesʼ face. calmly does he reach out to help the ring onto its destined finger, gazing upon it with much warmth. )
( he seems content with the reaction, eyelashes fluttering as he gazes towards ephraim almost expectantly. like he is anticipating more. not that heʼd admit such a thing out loud. )
( he seems content with the reaction, eyelashes fluttering as he gazes towards ephraim almost expectantly. like he is anticipating more. not that heʼd admit such a thing out loud. )
( and he meant it when he said a lot thought went into it. the ring is gold, but adorned with a tiny yet noticeable aquamarine gemstone. it fits ephraim well. )
( and he meant it when he said a lot thought went into it. the ring is gold, but adorned with a tiny yet noticeable aquamarine gemstone. it fits ephraim well. )
( perhaps praising himself is a way of ignoring his own … mild, embarrassment. though – his face did a poor attempt at hiding it. red in his cheeks, his eyes narrow briefly. then, he speaks again: )
( perhaps praising himself is a way of ignoring his own … mild, embarrassment. though – his face did a poor attempt at hiding it. red in his cheeks, his eyes narrow briefly. then, he speaks again: )
( clearly much thought has been put into it.
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( clearly much thought has been put into it.
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… … …
mayhaps.
… … …
mayhaps.