𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝑭𝑬𝑬𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘥.
We've not interacted much, but I've found out few exchanges pleasant.
Do let me know if you'd ever be interested in conducting business.
We've not interacted much, but I've found out few exchanges pleasant.
Do let me know if you'd ever be interested in conducting business.
( and they chuckle softly, vaguely amused.
it feels almost nonsensical, and yet. . . )
they're good, aren't they? all of the oranges are. very few fall bruised or tainted, even fewer with concerning spores. it's a very giving tree.
"i see. if you ever have a taste for them, you'll always know where to find more...!" she muses with hopeful humor.
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it's sweet. . . how delightful. )
it's not an acquired taste, not at all, i just haven't had the chance to eat much.
( and they chuckle softly, vaguely amused.
it feels almost nonsensical, and yet. . . )
im sure that i will not be bored anytime soon.
"i see," she smiles, looking at her path ahead. scherie glances back and, quietly, "i hope you enjoy."
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( their head tilts to the side, a soft hum warming their throat. )
i suppose i am here to see the sights.
im sure that i will not be bored anytime soon.
it's sweet. . . how delightful. )
it's not an acquired taste, not at all, i just haven't had the chance to eat much.
scherie shakes her head, holding up the remaining orange in palm: please, eat your fill. she insists. "of course. it's natural that our tastes change over time."
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( the slice is still held out, patiently as they think this all through.
. . . what even is the coin they use in south korea ? )
it's sweet. . . how delightful. )
it's not an acquired taste, not at all, i just haven't had the chance to eat much.
( their head tilts to the side, a soft hum warming their throat. )
i suppose i am here to see the sights.
she smiles, patiently. "business or pleasure, monsieur? are you here on holiday, for work... perhaps, have you recently moved here?"
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( it's almost like an inside joke with itself — all the miles between where they really came from and this place with no name that they know of.
there is a pause. )
pardon ?
( their head tilts to the side, a soft hum warming their throat. )
i suppose i am here to see the sights.
( the slice is still held out, patiently as they think this all through.
. . . what even is the coin they use in south korea ? )
"do you not have oranges in south korea?" blinking. licking her lips in thought. most certainly, the distribution of food would mean oranges 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 be found and purchased in korea⸻ she'd guess the climate is suitable enough to grow them.
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( a slice easily slides off of the membrane, the white part patiently pulled off before it's offered to her. )
i haven't had oranges a lot, i think im still learning how i feel about it.
( the slice is still held out, patiently as they think this all through.
. . . what even is the coin they use in south korea ? )
( it's almost like an inside joke with itself — all the miles between where they really came from and this place with no name that they know of.
there is a pause. )
pardon ?
"south korea," scherie marvels, "you've traveled far to come here. welcome." she dips her head with a slight curtsy. south korea... she's read of it. never been there, but maybe one day she could...
"are you here for business or pleasure?"
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letting go of her hand, they straighten back up. )
oh, i am not from around here.
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( it's almost like an inside joke with itself — all the miles between where they really came from and this place with no name that they know of.
there is a pause. )
pardon ?
( a slice easily slides off of the membrane, the white part patiently pulled off before it's offered to her. )
i haven't had oranges a lot, i think im still learning how i feel about it.
"it's an odd tree," scherie smiles, glancing up at foliage that shrouds the library's roof. it's massive⸻ the largest she's seen, at least, and only started to bloom when she took residence.
"they're nice. they smell wonderful and taste just as great. and you?"
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( they mention without even noticing it was spoken aloud, gloves removed to start tearing into the peel. )
are you particularly fond of oranges ?
( a slice easily slides off of the membrane, the white part patiently pulled off before it's offered to her. )
i haven't had oranges a lot, i think im still learning how i feel about it.
( they mention without even noticing it was spoken aloud, gloves removed to start tearing into the peel. )
are you particularly fond of oranges ?
"no," she picks up the edge of her cape and lingers, just enough that her destination won't miss her. "the library, it grows oranges. you're welcome to take as many as you'd like."
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is there any occasion ?
( but they take the orange anyway. )
( they mention without even noticing it was spoken aloud, gloves removed to start tearing into the peel. )
are you particularly fond of oranges ?
( patting the spot by their side for sesil to sit, gloves peeled off in favour of handling the sticky material. )
have you ever done first aid before ?
no.
( they shuffle back with a box in two paws, and hold it out to them. the strips are too thin for feline digits to discern and fasten properly... and without fur beneath the sticky ends. )
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do you need help over there ?
( patting the spot by their side for sesil to sit, gloves peeled off in favour of handling the sticky material. )
have you ever done first aid before ?
do you need help over there ?
( head tilts back, eyes fixate on the movement of vos' head as if it were some reflection... )
... with... okay.
( they look around, then head back toward the bathroom to find a few bandages. )
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do you want to help me out with it ?
( their head tilts to mirror sesil's, a small smile on their lips. )
do you need help over there ?
haha, im glad you like them, please have as many as you'd like.
One has to wonder how she eats and drinks, with how ... 2D, her face is. ]
Wow, these are splendid ... !!!
( humming, excusing themself to go pick what was requested.
and once they're back, the cookies and water are handed over. )
haha, im glad you like them, please have as many as you'd like.
( humming, excusing themself to go pick what was requested.
and once they're back, the cookies and water are handed over. )
Of course, of course! I always get a bit of a queasy stomach when I'm upset, anyways ...
that can be arranged, just make sure to eat slow to prevent any kind of discomfort.
( humming, excusing themself to go pick what was requested.
and once they're back, the cookies and water are handed over. )
is there any occasion ?
( but they take the orange anyway. )
she smiles, taking the larger one to hold out in her other hand. "for you."
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for me ?
is there any occasion ?
( but they take the orange anyway. )
letting go of her hand, they straighten back up. )
oh, i am not from around here.
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a gesture not uncommon, but her heart still races, her cheeks still brighten in color. eotvos has very refined features. scherie continues, politely. "thank you. i've a greater pleasure to say i've never encountered someone with a name like your's."
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( their hand reaches for one of hers, carefully lifting it to kiss the back of it. )
it's a beautiful name.
letting go of her hand, they straighten back up. )
oh, i am not from around here.
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( humming. . . it doesn't seem threatening.
that's good. )
scherie lets the frog hop into her hands and situate itself comfortably in her palms... grinning.
"you look a little confused, monsieur." ( *☺️ )
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. . . huh.
( humming. . . it doesn't seem threatening.
that's good. )
( their hand reaches for one of hers, carefully lifting it to kiss the back of it. )
it's a beautiful name.
her... name? in a second of ambush, her cheeks flush and she blinks to recall. she fumbles for the edges of her cape to flare and curtsey. "my name is scherie, monsieur. i'm pleased to make your acquaintance."
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( their attention is once again turned to her, an easy smile on their lips. )
my name is eotvos.
( their hand reaches for one of hers, carefully lifting it to kiss the back of it. )
it's a beautiful name.
for me ?
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scherie steps outside of the library, midday, with two oranges in hand. eyes lock with a passerby and she holds up her palm in offering. please, she has plenty.
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for me ?