"Oh- it seems I have misunderstood, sorry"
Because of slight embarrassment, a light blush appeared on her cheeks
She would bow with her apology, clearing her throat before speaking
"Well, I do hope I get the chance to try your venison stew, then"
"I think stabilizing the fire balls I already know how to create would be better..."
She said, with the same reason as she chose fire spells in mind
"Are elemental spells the type you're most familiar with, Zeph?"
Ignis asked, out of sudden curiosity
// Since I haven't been able to stay on for much these last few days, I feel like I should give a reasonable canonical explanation for why Ignis is usually missing
So I thought of making her have lots of part-time jobs, which would also explain her stress (and so her smoking +
She would take another step back, how persistent can he be...
A true flirt(?), her blush would quickly spread to the tip of her ears
Still not looking at him, she would gently push his hand away from her cheek with the back of her hand
"I-I see..."
She looks at his +
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and then that hand moved to her cheek, gently caressing it.
"Good.
It wouldn't do if you were to get into a little accident like this again."
Usually being yelled at is enough to make her obey, as it brings back old habits...
For only a split second her dragon like pupils dilated slightly out of fear
This time she won't back down
"Yes... I am stupid, but aren't you too?
Even if you're suffering, you don't accept +
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amethyst slowly emerging from that sea of crimson.
Then, he looked away.
"...I'm sorryโ I didn't mean to yell at you, but it's best if you distance yourself.
๐๐ญ๐ฆ๐ข๐ด๐ฆ."
How cute...
Ignis smiles to her excitement
"I see, I don't think I've ever tried any dish with venison... Does it differ much from the 'usual' cow meat?"
She asks with genuine curiosity
"I'd rather try learning a fire spell first, please"
She said, as it will be easier to learn and the success rate is higher (so it wouldn't be a complete waste of Zephyr's time, at least that's how she sees it)
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and neutral.
"It's quite fine, miss Ignis.
Would you like to learn a fire spell, or do you want to try a spell of another element?
If it's the latter, then I'll warn you that your attempts may not be as effective due to a number of factors."
"Zephyr!
I don't understand, why don't you let me help you?"
Ignis says with a slight tone of anger
Placing a hand on his shoulder, forcing him to face her
Seeing the blood on his lips, her anger turned into concern once again
Slowly wiping the blood with her thumb
"W-Why?"
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"Just explain to me what's happening...
I'll be the judge of what I'll do about it"
She is seriously concerned now, slowly walking closer
Though she doesn't like being assertive with Zephyr, if he continues being stubborn, she might snap
"You don't sound like it...
Zeph, you can rely on me, you know?"
Somehow, he seems less composed than 'usual'...
It's quite clear something's happening
Ignis noticed the subtle oddities on Zephyr
She wondered about the different eye color, but didn't mind him not calling her 'miss', it felt friendlier that way
Before she could ask anything, the sudden touch and lean of the mage made her blush, it was very much surprising
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chin and leaned closer.
"Quite a bold move, although perhaps you had simply slipped?
If so, you should be more careful."



