I am, but.. [ Well, it's not like the way her gaze keeps shifting around like that is going unnoticed with him. And while Inigo isn't rude enough to usually call that sort of thing out around a sweet girl like Chise, right now he's a little more worried. So he can't help it. ]
Are you sure everything is alright? It seems like you're looking for something.
[Inigo’s hunch wasn’t incorrect. Chise was searching. It was just…]
I’m sorry. I’m used to having to be on guard… to not… noticing things right away. [What ‘things’ she doesn’t say.] My Sight hasn’t worked since I arrived in Somnius almost… a year ago? Even with my magic… so I’m never sure if something is nearby and I just can’t… see it…
[The general unease of this place, the corruption, their task… it’s mixing with her own past experiences, dividing her attention.
She attempts a reassuring smile.] We should find more of those snakes, right?
AHAHA it's 100% my favourite moment in the whole game!!
If there's any feeling Inigo understands well, it's the worry of being inadequate. But it's something he definitely doesn't want to see in others, so.. His desire to help his friend right now straight up overrides the paranoia this place is trying to induce in him.
So the young man doesn't hesitate to just step over to her, taking Chise's hand into his own. He's blushing a little bit as he does so, b-but.. you know, don't mind that!! ]
Well, you don't have to worry about seeing or not seeing something as long as you know I'm right here to help you the moment something dangerous appears, right? I will protect you for sure!
[Chise is broken from her own depressing feelings by Inigo’s sudden bravery, the feel of the warmth from his hands dusts her own cheeks in a grateful blush.]
T-that’s right. Thank you. Truly. [Her smile seems a bit brighter at his promise.] I’ll be sure to pay attention though… I don’t want you to get hurt because of me.
[It was a fear she hadn’t felt in a long time. Being a Sleigh Beggy, most of the more dangerous fae liked to focus on her and her alone. If Inigo got hurt because something was drawn to her… she wouldn’t be able to forgive herself.]
[ He sucks in a deep breath, trying to force the blush off his cheeks. Maybe it helps if he doesn't think too hard about the sensation of the skin of her hand against his own.. B-Be strong, Inigo!!
Once he feels a little more composed, he smiles at her - making sure it's one of his dramatic overly confident ones.
It's important that it's that specific one, after all. It helps him with his point. ]
Come on, Chise. Do you think I look like someone who could get hurt that easily? I am practically invincible!
[His show of bravery might be a bit much, but it has Chise’s smile turning soft and grateful.]
You don’t. I know you’re experienced, but… [She hesitates.] I don’t want to see you hurt. We’ll just have to be careful. And… I’ll be in your care once more.
[Her smile in genuine then, eyes bright.] It seems like I’m always depending on you. Thank you.
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I am, but.. [ Well, it's not like the way her gaze keeps shifting around like that is going unnoticed with him. And while Inigo isn't rude enough to usually call that sort of thing out around a sweet girl like Chise, right now he's a little more worried. So he can't help it. ]
Are you sure everything is alright? It seems like you're looking for something.
TY! Also, ROFL at the inbox image header XD
I’m sorry. I’m used to having to be on guard… to not… noticing things right away. [What ‘things’ she doesn’t say.] My Sight hasn’t worked since I arrived in Somnius almost… a year ago? Even with my magic… so I’m never sure if something is nearby and I just can’t… see it…
[The general unease of this place, the corruption, their task… it’s mixing with her own past experiences, dividing her attention.
She attempts a reassuring smile.] We should find more of those snakes, right?
AHAHA it's 100% my favourite moment in the whole game!!
If there's any feeling Inigo understands well, it's the worry of being inadequate. But it's something he definitely doesn't want to see in others, so.. His desire to help his friend right now straight up overrides the paranoia this place is trying to induce in him.
So the young man doesn't hesitate to just step over to her, taking Chise's hand into his own. He's blushing a little bit as he does so, b-but.. you know, don't mind that!! ]
Well, you don't have to worry about seeing or not seeing something as long as you know I'm right here to help you the moment something dangerous appears, right? I will protect you for sure!
It’s such a good moment XD! And Bless Inigo
T-that’s right. Thank you. Truly. [Her smile seems a bit brighter at his promise.] I’ll be sure to pay attention though… I don’t want you to get hurt because of me.
[It was a fear she hadn’t felt in a long time. Being a Sleigh Beggy, most of the more dangerous fae liked to focus on her and her alone. If Inigo got hurt because something was drawn to her… she wouldn’t be able to forgive herself.]
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Once he feels a little more composed, he smiles at her - making sure it's one of his dramatic overly confident ones.
It's important that it's that specific one, after all. It helps him with his point. ]
Come on, Chise. Do you think I look like someone who could get hurt that easily? I am practically invincible!
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You don’t. I know you’re experienced, but… [She hesitates.] I don’t want to see you hurt. We’ll just have to be careful. And… I’ll be in your care once more.
[Her smile in genuine then, eyes bright.] It seems like I’m always depending on you. Thank you.