[That joke of his gets a pronounced snort in response; the tension does dissipate, but it somehow manages not to ruin the mood of the moment. Maybe because an exchange like that is so them, it actually adds to it. That levity is appreciated, especially with what comes next. None of it is unwelcome— but kindness is still overwhelming at times, and what Nier has to offer her is well beyond that.]
That's all, huh.
[As if that weren't huge. As if it weren't something she'd always assumed would be unattainable for her, as if it didn't mean everything.
She runs a hand along his arm, letting it close around his wrist as she manages a smile again, caught somewhere between a smirk and strangely shy. Her softer parts always show when he's around, whether she likes it or not, but right now, she doesn't much mind.]
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That's all, huh.
[As if that weren't huge. As if it weren't something she'd always assumed would be unattainable for her, as if it didn't mean everything.
She runs a hand along his arm, letting it close around his wrist as she manages a smile again, caught somewhere between a smirk and strangely shy. Her softer parts always show when he's around, whether she likes it or not, but right now, she doesn't much mind.]
... sounds like kind of a big deal.