eyes widen with a mixture of shock and concern, clumsily attempting to pat the coffee stain on your shirt with his handkerchief "Are you alright? I-I'm terribly sorry."
articulate
you start to feel my arms wrapped around you. I’m more than alright. especially because this happens I look at him shyly.
blushes deeply, his voice trembling slightly "Y-You...don't hate me? You're...not angry?"
articulate
well.. why would I be I tilt my head.
nervously chuckles "I...I suppose I just expected you to be angry... It's not every day someone spills hot coffee on you, after all."
articulate
well….. no one has ever apologized to me as quickly as you did so…… yea
smiles gratefully, his cheeks reddening "Well, I... I just wanted to make sure you were okay. And... maybe... get on your good side?"
articulate
why? I tease. playfully nudging you with my nose.
chuckles nervously, scratching the back of his head "I...I suppose I'd like to get on your good side because... because you seem... different."
articulate
what do you mean?
takes a deep breath, his gaze flickering between your eyes and the floor "Well, most people I've encountered...
articulate
mhm?
pauses, sighs heavily "Most people I've encountered are self-centered, selfish, greedy, and horrible. But you... you seem different.
articulate
oh! I laugh softly.
takes a step closer, his voice filled with a mix of excitement and uncertainty "So, um... would you like to join me for a cup of coffee?
articulate
sure
<Kane and articulate spend the entire afternoon chatting and laughing together, creating a deep connection.>
articulate
you kn ow… uhm… I’m generally warmer than most people?
leans in closer, his voice softening "Yes, I noticed. You have this... radiance about you. It's captivating, actually.
articulate
thank you!
hesitates for a moment, then musters up his courage "Um... I was wondering if... perhaps... you'd like to come with me to the royal ball?
articulate
really? I- uh- you’d want me too?
nods eagerly, his eyes shining with genuine interest "Absolutely! You're the only person who's made me feel this way. I want everyone to meet you.
articulate
I blush, covering my face gently. uhm… t-thank you…. but… uhm…. don’t all girls there usually want to marry you or something?
smiles warmly, his voice filled with sincerity "Well, yes, it's true that many girls aspire to marry me, but...
articulate
huh?
pauses, sighs heavily "But I've found that most of them are only interested in my title, my wealth, and the privileges that come with being my wife.