There's that smile. All tooth and the whole truth, just the way she likes to see him. Rosamund laughs.]
We absolutely will. Don't doubt it for a minute!
[She holds a moment. Then decides to hell with it? It's not so dangerous, they've done it before.
Rosamund leans up and cups the side of his face, pressing her lips to the other cheek. He's warmer than you'd expect. Softer too, though the scales are strange against her defenceless skin. She has the odd thought to press her nose in, giving her pause.
Long enough that it lingers, more time than the gesture needs. Rosamund pulls back, still close, hand still on him. The smile has faded some and her throat feels thick with something other than petals.]
Anyone would be lucky to have you, Sidon. I hope you know that much, at least.
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There's that smile. All tooth and the whole truth, just the way she likes to see him. Rosamund laughs.]
We absolutely will. Don't doubt it for a minute!
[She holds a moment. Then decides to hell with it? It's not so dangerous, they've done it before.
Rosamund leans up and cups the side of his face, pressing her lips to the other cheek. He's warmer than you'd expect. Softer too, though the scales are strange against her defenceless skin. She has the odd thought to press her nose in, giving her pause.
Long enough that it lingers, more time than the gesture needs. Rosamund pulls back, still close, hand still on him. The smile has faded some and her throat feels thick with something other than petals.]
Anyone would be lucky to have you, Sidon. I hope you know that much, at least.