A simple "thank you" would suffice if you find it hard, honestly. Just "thank you," no "but"s or "however" attached to it. [ c: ] Let's practice. Are you ready?
I agree with those who've said you're quite like the sun. Your disposition brings smiles, even in such harsh times as now... I feel like we're quite safe despite the fog thanks to your smile.
[ She is not steeled!! She is not steeled at all. She turns bright red and presses her hands to her cheeks. ]
W-W-Wha— [ No, there's a point to this, isn't there. ] Thank you...! I'm really.... That's so... [ It's way too much, but Elizabeth said no buts. ] Thank you.
[ ...SHE'S SO CUTE. AND SO EASY. ahh, hello gentle bullying victim number two... ]
Excellent job! [ A few pats on the back. ] I'm impressed. That's quite an improvement from before, though it's not perfect... Well, practice will remedy that, in time.
She fiddles with one of her ribbons, her cheeks still pretty pink. ]
I don't know about that. I can handle a 'I really like your art!' Or a 'you look cute today!' but what you said is on a whole different level.
[ She takes a deep breath because guess what? It's Elizabeth's turn. ]
You're really sweet, too, you know. Your kindness is gentle and soothing, and it's calming in a really good way. I'm not freaking out even though you're holding onto one of those raccoon things like it's nothing. I feel safer with you at my side.
[ Despite not knowing what Elizabeth has hidden in her bag. ]
[ Elizabeth... pauses, because she doesn't really know how to handle that despite the fact she's over here coaching Chiyo on it, but she's quick to get back to their pace, ahaha... ]
Thank you. [ Politely and a little stiff, like she's not used to it. And she isn't. There's a big difference between getting complimented for your accomplishments/skills and getting complimented for your everything else?? ] Being composed even in the face of things that are... strange, to put it quite lightly, is one of my specialties.
[ She notices that stiffness and keeps up her smile. She wants to be encouraging like Elizabeth was. ]
Being composed is a strength, and I bet you're strong, but... [ She hesitates because she's not sure if she'll be overstepping boundaries saying what she wants to say next. They're probably not close enough for this yet. ] It can get to a point where it's not... healthy? I hope you have a good outlet.
[ Repressing is something she does sometimes, but she knows so many people who take it to an extreme. ]
[ Chiyo has a small hunch what that naturally means, but she's not one to press it, not when they don't know each other well and not when it's not actively making Elizabeth make poor decisions.
She smiles brightly. ]
I like you, Elizabeth!
[ She says that without a moment's hesitation. It's just something she wants to tell her.
The next moment, her hand goes up to her forehead, as she spots something in the distance. ]
[ Chiyo can just say that so earnestly and honestly and without any reservations.......!! It's enough to make her blush a little, and she's quick to mimic Chiyo's pose... ah. ]
I think you might be right. Let's hurry before it decides to leave us.
[ Come on, come on— uh, she'll take Chiyo's hand to pull her along. ...The tanuki is on that arm, but please don't mind it. ]
[ She absolutely minds, but she's not going to say anything about it. She runs at top speed With Elizabeth, and they make it on time. That or the bus driver sees them and takes pity on them.
Once the bus doors close, the tanuki disappears because it's a creature of the fog. Sorry, Elizabeth. ]
[ ELIZABETH HAS NEVER LOOKED SO OPENLY DISAPPOINTED IN HER LIFE. ]
My little friend disappeared... [ That's to be expected, it's from the fog, but still..... ] A shame. I was hoping I'd be able to bring it home and show it to my roommates somehow.
[ Chiyo only feels bad for how disappointed Elizabeth looks. She's never been so relieved to be on a bus than this month. For a second, she considers offering to show up somewhere to show her roommates, but she can't bring herself to do it. ]
If you really want to show them, I can draw a quick sketch for you?
[ It's a million times better than having to see another darn raccoon in person. She almost always has a sketchbook tucked into her bag, so it won't be a problem to draw it on the bus, but.... ]
I'll give you two options. I can do a quick one here, which you can get right away but it won't be the best since... we're on the bus. [ She's good, but she's not good enough that her lines won't be affected by a moving vehicle. ] Or I can draw you one at home and then send you a file over Retrospec? Or e-mail it to you if you want to give me your e-mail.
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A simple "thank you" would suffice if you find it hard, honestly. Just "thank you," no "but"s or "however" attached to it. [ c: ] Let's practice. Are you ready?
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Okay! Hit me with your best compliment?
[ That's a little weird to say. ]
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I agree with those who've said you're quite like the sun. Your disposition brings smiles, even in such harsh times as now... I feel like we're quite safe despite the fog thanks to your smile.
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W-W-Wha— [ No, there's a point to this, isn't there. ] Thank you...! I'm really.... That's so... [ It's way too much, but Elizabeth said no buts. ] Thank you.
[ NAILED IT. ]
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Excellent job! [ A few pats on the back. ] I'm impressed. That's quite an improvement from before, though it's not perfect... Well, practice will remedy that, in time.
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She fiddles with one of her ribbons, her cheeks still pretty pink. ]
I don't know about that. I can handle a 'I really like your art!' Or a 'you look cute today!' but what you said is on a whole different level.
[ She takes a deep breath because guess what? It's Elizabeth's turn. ]
You're really sweet, too, you know. Your kindness is gentle and soothing, and it's calming in a really good way. I'm not freaking out even though you're holding onto one of those raccoon things like it's nothing. I feel safer with you at my side.
[ Despite not knowing what Elizabeth has hidden in her bag. ]
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Thank you. [ Politely and a little stiff, like she's not used to it. And she isn't. There's a big difference between getting complimented for your accomplishments/skills and getting complimented for your everything else?? ] Being composed even in the face of things that are... strange, to put it quite lightly, is one of my specialties.
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Being composed is a strength, and I bet you're strong, but... [ She hesitates because she's not sure if she'll be overstepping boundaries saying what she wants to say next. They're probably not close enough for this yet. ] It can get to a point where it's not... healthy? I hope you have a good outlet.
[ Repressing is something she does sometimes, but she knows so many people who take it to an extreme. ]
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She's just going to smile and nod. ]
Naturally. [ ...and that's all, apparently, um.
...um. ]
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She smiles brightly. ]
I like you, Elizabeth!
[ She says that without a moment's hesitation. It's just something she wants to tell her.
The next moment, her hand goes up to her forehead, as she spots something in the distance. ]
Oh, I think I see the bus' headlights!
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I think you might be right. Let's hurry before it decides to leave us.
[ Come on, come on— uh, she'll take Chiyo's hand to pull her along. ...The tanuki is on that arm, but please don't mind it. ]
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Once the bus doors close, the tanuki disappears because it's a creature of the fog. Sorry, Elizabeth. ]
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My little friend disappeared... [ That's to be expected, it's from the fog, but still..... ] A shame. I was hoping I'd be able to bring it home and show it to my roommates somehow.
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If you really want to show them, I can draw a quick sketch for you?
[ That's her compromise. ]
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That would be wonderful. Thank you, Chiyo. [ Ah... ] If this counts as a commission, I'd be happy to give you a little money for it as well.
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[ It's a million times better than having to see another darn raccoon in person. She almost always has a sketchbook tucked into her bag, so it won't be a problem to draw it on the bus, but.... ]
I'll give you two options. I can do a quick one here, which you can get right away but it won't be the best since... we're on the bus. [ She's good, but she's not good enough that her lines won't be affected by a moving vehicle. ] Or I can draw you one at home and then send you a file over Retrospec? Or e-mail it to you if you want to give me your e-mail.
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The latter. I'll write my email down for you.
[ She doesn't mind if Chiyo has it..! Email's great. She loves it, she wishes more people still used it outside of serious business inquiries. ]