[ He didn't know what her answer was going to be. But he would be a terrible liar if he said he didn't want to hear her say yes. Different rooms? Under the same roof? It's a thought that's crossed his mind time and time again. In Nippon, he never crossed that line either, if only because of how close he was to begin with. But especially out of respect for her family. For the bond she has with her brother. He didn't think his addition would cause any form of rift or divides, but despite the depth of their relationship? He didn't want to get in the way of that.
But now, she's alone. She's hesitating, and somehow his own heart feels a little heavier listening to her. Ayaka roundabouts back to the rice cooker. How she meant that they should buy one for him. For his home.
...if he'd even stay here. Cloud's not one to jump to rash conclusions, thankfully. ]
...
[ Even if it feels like she's telling him no. Not yet. His hands had returned to his lap before she bunched what she could of her skirt in nervous thought. And for the time being, it's where they stay. ]
I'll show you how to use one.
[ An underlined meaning. He gets it. Ayato, for all they knew, wasn't in this world. Who would she even see from Teyvat? Would others retaining memories of that Gaia come as well? Their estate was gone. His home in Kyoto he worked so hard to move to was gone. ]
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But now, she's alone. She's hesitating, and somehow his own heart feels a little heavier listening to her. Ayaka roundabouts back to the rice cooker. How she meant that they should buy one for him. For his home.
...if he'd even stay here. Cloud's not one to jump to rash conclusions, thankfully. ]
...
[ Even if it feels like she's telling him no. Not yet. His hands had returned to his lap before she bunched what she could of her skirt in nervous thought. And for the time being, it's where they stay. ]
I'll show you how to use one.
[ An underlined meaning. He gets it. Ayato, for all they knew, wasn't in this world. Who would she even see from Teyvat? Would others retaining memories of that Gaia come as well? Their estate was gone. His home in Kyoto he worked so hard to move to was gone. ]
You can borrow mine anytime whenever I get one.