you—— augh . let us stick to the issue at hand , hm ﹖ ﹝ fingers rake through raven strands , leading the maiden down the hall 𖬺͟𖬺 towards the room he’d mentioned before , a steep turn resulting in a sudden falter of step . hand ⠀ ↷
﹝ the stoneheart’s still gaze rests upon that of the maiden . a quiet sigh expelled as hands remain suspended under her grasp . ﹞ a number of people actually . dare—say you almost seem amused at the thought .
﹝ the careful stroke of digits elicit little reaction , yet a wordless curiosity lingers within the back of his conscious . crown tilts upon questioning . ﹞ the laboratory would be our best option . but i require your word that you won’t
“ then i’m glad to see my interference was of some good . “ a lowly hum , fingertips thrumming against the exposed forearm . “ a rare moment of respite , so i was going about . on my way to a cafe , you’re welcome to join me 𖬺͟𖬺 grab something warm . “
you’d enjoy the sight of that wouldn’t you ﹖ a man of equal footing prostrated before you 𖬺͟𖬺 begging like in the midst of * 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 . is it not in us to help a friend in need ﹖
that creature is no more obedient than your average adolescent—— i assure you such an average display would do no favors ﹝ … ﹞ your talkative nature only seems to wake me even more .
gaze falls—— unable to argue against the claim , yet lips don’t fail to share the amusement , a subtle chuckle falling past the professor’s tiers . “ i’ll keep it in mind … i must admit , i’m not yet used to the sight of so much skin shown in this manner . “
lips retain a tame smile , fingertips idly wandering with the hem of his garb . a languid trace of digits over imbedded thread . “ i find our conversations stimulating , pleasantly so . would that count as ‘ enjoyable ‘ to you ﹖ “
﹝ the threat of creeping heat continues as nimble fingers continue their efforts in securing the maiden’s knot . the proximity between them further reduced by her approach . it would be then that sanguine tickled the tips of ears . ﹞
… lady selenite . this ⠀ ↷


















