perfectmatch | week four

[ ... Oh.

Odile smiles a little wider, squeezing his arm lightly. It pleases her more than she wants to admit to hear him say that he'd like to give it a shot, but maybe the pleased tone gives him a good idea of it. ]

I can't promise to be a perfect teacher -- I tutored for a time and didn't have many returnees, but I feel you'll pick up quick on the theoreticals at least. Doing is always more difficult.

[rocking into her side a bit as he pulls up another smile, pleased by her. . . pleased tone!]

I don't know about that. I might be a pretty tough student.

But I'm sure we could meet in the middle. . . somewhere.

[ Oh no... She's rocking back, don't start. You'll lose. ]

What motivates you? Praise, a feeling of accomplishment, tangible reward, revenge...

[his answer is. . . simple]

. . . I want to be able to help someone. That's all.

[ oh my god ]

I will do my best to make my lessons catered to that want, then. Creative Craft... can be used in a variety of ways, though things such as healing are better suited for those with an innate draw to Piercing for some reason.

[ And...

... Now that she knows who he really is, he is far more "Scissor" than he is "Paper", unfortunately. ]

[DON'T LOOK AT HIMMMMM]

What. . . is an innate draw to Piercing?

Think of it as what you feel most comfortable doing. It feels awkward for me to use Piercing and Protection Crafts, though I have Crafted skills in both areas, but completely natural when I use Creative Crafts.

[ Up the stairs they go... Don't let her beat you in stamina. ]

Most struggle with Crafts outside what they're born "good" at, but it is possible to do... It simply takes time and an understanding of Crafts to manage.

[ And a lot of stubbornness, of course, but unspoken. ]

I see. . .

[a pause as he follows her up the stairs, his grip on her arm tightening]

And you think I'd be most naturally attuned to Creative Crafts, too?

[ .................... ]

Perhaps. If not Piercing, going by what Craftonomy alleges.

[WHY IS SHE PAUSING]

. . . well, that doesn't completely matter! I'll learn whatever you can teach me, Odile. No matter how difficult it is!

[wow he is determined all of a sudden]

[ She No Longers Thinks He's Fit For The Creative Course. Odile chuckles softly, sighing at the end. ]

... The youth are always so determined. It's infectious.

[ Mirabelle had been, too. Though it had only started as a way to see Vaugarde on the cheap -- splitting costs is always better -- while saving the country along the way... she really had come to want to by the end. Even if it wasn't her home and could never be the way she wanted it to be, it was something she cared for and wanted to see done. ]

We'll try all three just to be sure, but... are you hoping to match me, Edamura?

[??]

Of course I am. [duh??? why is that a question??] . . . is that a bad thing?

No, of course not. It'll be easier to teach you that way.

[ ... There is no other reason, nope, definitely not. Not because it would make her happy if they were. And that he wants to match her. Nope. Neither of those things. Just the ease. ]

[. . . grins a li'l]

[he waits until they're off the stairs and on solid, level ground, before he turns to her and just pulls her into a BIG HUG]

-- you know!

I'm really excited to see your world, even if you don't have modern amenities. What's your coffee like?

[ WHY IS EVERYONE HUGGING HER SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH HER HANDS!!!!

... So, like with Yingying, she ends up slowly settling them around him in return, awkward in the way of someone who doesn't receive or give hugs in the first place. Either of them. Um. ]

... Grown by families who specialize in it, mostly. They're passed down generationally from parent to child, and each one bears a name to denote them as such -- Poteria in particular has a great appreciation for the bean, having a cup after dinner to help with digestion. While I do prefer tea, it was a charming tradition I kept to when we passed through that way.

[awkward hugs are still hugs!! he draws back pretty quickly afterwards, sensing that physical affection is not really her thing]

I bet they're delicious, then. I'd love to try it.

[ It's-- not, not like that, but she can't deny she misses it once he moves away. Maybe something to like. Practice. Do normal people practice hugs. Surely they do. Odile folds her arms into her sleeves once she's released, waiting a beat before starting again to the shrine. Slower this time. Leisurely. ]

I thought you might. If you're unable to take yourself away from your jobs for long, I'll be sure to send you a few strains to enjoy along with any instructions they have regarding their preparation.

[ Man is really about to receive some hefty linen bags full of organic beans absolutely free. And sachets of rooibos tea since he seemed to like it. ]

[following her towards the shrine again, linking their arms a second time so he can properly escort her. A BEAN IS ABOUT TO BE SOOOO SPOILED FOR GOOD TEA AND COFFEE]

I have a job waiting for me back home, and Rom and I are-- [a pause] . . . we have a business arrangement we'll be needing to discuss.

But! My schedule is still pretty flexible. I'll find the time to come see you; don't worry.

. . . and maybe travel with you for a bit?

[ She teased Rom back at the house....... perhaps it is time to tease Edamura now. He's being such a good boy though. In a bit, after their fortunes. Odile leans just the tiniest bit shoulder to shoulder, this is apparently permitable.

... Really, though? She knew she wouldn't be able to get rid of him or a handful of others, but... ]

Oh? Are you open to roughing it after all? You aren't beholden to our deal since it's been proven now that we aren't matched.

[SHE'S SUCH A KIND AUNT. . . HE APPRECAITES HER SO MUCH]

[with a HEAVY sigh]

It'll be worth it. . . to see sights that I would never be able to see back home.

[it'll be worth it to spend more time with her, but that part he isn't saying aloud]

I wonder. A freelancer like yourself must travel often, doesn't he?

[ He's probably seen all and more... well, he'll be really surprised to see so much of the sky maybe, given the lack of pollution of all kind in her world, but it isn't like he'll have anyone to talk about it. ]

. . . it's the nature of the job. Depending on where it takes me.

[his tiny smile is a bit. . . wistful]

You'll come to my world sometime too, right? And travel there with me?

[ Hmmm. Something she'll keep in mind. The request gives her pause though, something warm in her chest, and Odile focuses on ahead. What is his game here... ]

The culture shock might just kill me, but yes, I will. [ ... ] If that's what you'd like.

[ She'd be more than happy to, really. But. That is being a little too sappy. And she will not be that. ]

You're tougher than that, Odile.

[said with LIGHT humor]

And of course I'd like it. Who asks for something they wouldn't like?

[he will let her dodge the sappiness for today and today only]

[ Well, she'll give him that!!! You don't ask for things you wouldn't like, and... this show has given her time to acclimate a bit to. Modernity. In some senses. So it won't be that bad, certainly something she can handle.

...

Still makes her feel A Way but she can shove that down and return it in small amounts. ]

The overly polite. What will you be praying for, Edamura?

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