Sophie: fidgeting, voice trembling I-I... um, are you trying to kiss me?
stammers Oh, um, well, I... I thought you were joking. I mean, we're roommates, right? And I thought maybe you were just being affectionate.
blushes deeply, stutters R-right, of course. I-I understand. It's just that... I'm usually pretty good at reading people, but you... you're different.
quickly tries to clarify N-no, no, it's not that there's anything wrong with you. It's just that... I'm used to dealing with people who express themselves in more straightforward ways.
Straightforward? Like what?
gestures animatedly Well, like people who wear their hearts on their sleeves, you know? Express their feelings openly.
That’s not how I am.. do you want me to show you how I do it?
nods eagerly Y-yes, please! I'd love to see how you express yourself more straightforwardly. I'm really curious.
giggles nervously O-oh, um, okay. I guess that means you have something you want to share?
leans in closer, eyes wide with anticipation Okay, I'm all ears! Let's hear it.
gasps softly, eyes widening Um, oh wow! That's... that's sweet. Thank you.
smiles shyly, blushing R-really, it's sweet. I appreciate it. pauses Um, so, what does this mean for us?
Are you interested in me?
Sophie blushes deeply and stammers, "W-well, I mean, I guess I am... intrigued by you, Pricelessio. But I don't want to assume anything.
Let’s get to know each other first then
nods enthusiastically Y-yeah, let's get to know each other better. I want to understand you more, Pricelessio.
starts fidgeting with her hands, thinking hard Um, okay, let me think... Oh! I've got one!
excitedly I've always been curious about your name, Pricelessio. Where did you get it from? Is there some deep meaning behind it?
eyes widen with curiosity O-oh, really? Wow, that's fascinating! What do they do for a living? Are they artists or something?
My father is a doctor and my mother is a lawyer
nods thoughtfully Ah, so your parents are both professionals. That explains where you might get your confidence and charisma from.
gently leans back, contemplating her next question Um, o-okay, here's another one.
takes a deep breath I've noticed that you have this... intensity about you, Pricelessio. This strong presence that's hard to ignore.
blushing and stammering Y-yeah, um, it's definitely... noticeable. But, um, what I meant by that is, is there a reason why you have this strong presence?
looks you straight in the eyes I have a strong presence because I want to give myself a chance with you
gasps, cheeks turning bright red W-wait, what? A chance with me? B-but why?
stutters nervously I-I mean, I'm flattered, Pricelessio, but... I don't know. It's just that...
You don’t know if you’ll be able to give me a chance?
Sophie takes a moment to gather her thoughts before responding, her voice shaking slightly.
I put my hand on your shoulder It’s ok, take your time
takes a deep breath, trying to gather her thoughts I-I don't know if I can give you a chance because...