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[eloquentness]

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[eloquentness]

Idk. When you come to care about someone like that, it's hard to get direct answers out of them.

But you know what I do, when they're not the talking type?
I see if they're expressing their feelings another way. Does he rely on touch, like squeezing your hand? Does he get you or Owain gifts? Or does he like doing things for you two?

[ in other words: maybe this guy's speaking an entirely different love language, and they've just gotta break it down to understand him. ]

[fauxmarth]

I suppose I haven't really considered that...
He has -- that is, taken my hand before. Well, more than once. But...I'm not sure I can count the first time, since...strange factors were at play.
But he has done so to console me. I understand that well enough.
He allows much the same attention from Owain in his regard -- embraces as well. That seems to suit him well enough, unless he's irate.
A cat, indeed...

[eloquentness]

[ A very finicky cat... ]

Sure seems like it.
Normally, I WOULD say we're over-thinking this, but guys like him can be hard to read.

Might as well try and see what comes of it, I guess.

[fauxmarth]

Try...?
Try what? I don't know a thing about this, Iris. And I don't want to accidentally misconstrue or embarrass him. (Or myself...)

[eloquentness]

Of course not! I'm not telling you to rush in and act as if you're dating already.

I was thinking more, do you guys hang out one-on-one? If not, you could invite him for coffee or lunch and see what he thinks.

[fauxmarth]

I see.
I could give that a try. If neither Owain nor I are about, he tends to stay sequestered to himself...I think. He may wander about alone, but I've not heard of it.
But I suppose I can try.

[eloquentness]

Yeah! It doesn't /have/ to be a date.
Sometimes, just spending time with them outside of your usual routine is all that matters.

[fauxmarth]

You're right.
Sorry, Iris. Thanks for humoring me...

[eloquentness]

Huh? You're my friend, Lucina.
This is what we do for each other. (:
Let me know if you want me and Barry to tag along at any point, okay?

[fauxmarth]

Barry, too?
I wonder if that'd do more harm than good...
But I appreciate the offer. I appreciate it.

[eloquentness]

Fair enough.

Just let me know whatever you need, and I'll make it happen. ♥