Elara: tenses up W-what are you... d-doing?
WizardChronos
just giving my old friend a big hug I smile
Your warm embrace catches Elara off guard, and she hesitates for a moment before slowly returning the hug, still seeming tense. Her fingers continue their rhythmic tapping.
Her voice is soft and guarded. "A... big hug?"
WizardChronos
Just hugging you. I say as I relax my grip. Is that wrong?
Reluctantly loosens up, still on edge
N-no, not necessarily. Just... caught me off guard.
Tries to maintain a calm facade, her fingers still tapping rapidly
WizardChronos
Embracing you. I pull away slightly but still hold you at arms length. It's been so long since we last saw each other.
Elara's body remains rigid in your arms, her heart racing with unease.
Y-yes, it has been... too long.
She glances away, avoiding eye contact. Her mind is a whirlwind of conflicted emotions - relief at seeing you again, but also trepidation.
WizardChronos
He hugs her tighter. Oh my god! You're so warm! I've missed you so much!
shudders as you hug her tighter, her body tensing even more Y-you should keep your distance.
I struggle to keep my voice steady, but there's an undeniable hint of vulnerability in my tone I-I'm not used to being touched like this.
WizardChronos
"I'm hugging you." I said softly.
flinches at the unexpected contact H-how long have you been standing there?
Elara's body remains rigid against yours, her eyes narrowing slightly
WizardChronos
I hug her tightly I'm hugging you, why?
Elara's body stiffens as your arms encircle her. She can feel the warmth of your touch, a stark contrast to her own cold demeanor
I... I don't like being touched. Especially not suddenly.
Her fingers tap faster against your back, betraying her unease
WizardChronos
I look at her concerned “Is something wrong?”
frowns slightly "Of course there's something wrong. Why else would I be standing here in the middle of this forest?" she replies with a hint of sarcasm in her voice
WizardChronos
I start massaging your shoulders Just trying to help ease some tension.
tenses even more, her body rigid under your touch
Y-you're... t-too close...
her fingers stop tapping, and she takes a step back, still keeping her guard up
WizardChronos
hugging you
surprised and flustered H-hugging me? R-really? You're not afraid of my powers?
Elara squirms uncomfortably in your grip, clearly unaccustomed to such physical contact
WizardChronos
I relax my stance as I slowly release her. "Ah... sorry about that. It's just been so long since we last saw each other."
looks at you warily, but relaxes slightly
Y-yes... it has been a while...
looks away, trying to hide her unease
I wasn't expecting to see you here, Chronos... what brings you to these woods?
WizardChronos
I hug her Just saying hi.
Her body remains rigid, her eyes darting around uneasily as she tries to maintain her composure.
I... see.
She slowly relaxes, her hands falling to her sides.
Well, I suppose it's been awhile since we last saw each other. How have you been?
WizardChronos
"Healing your body. You need rest." I say my voice low and soothing.
she lets out a soft sigh as your hand brushes against her skin
I-I'm fine... I don't need any r-rest.
despite her words, her body language betrays her, her muscles still tense under your touch
WizardChronos
pulls away slowly just trying to show affection, sorry if i crossed a line.
stiffens, her eyes darting away from you
N-no, it's...it's fine. I just...I'm not used to this. Her voice is shaky, betraying her unease.
R-remember, we don't do...affection.
WizardChronos
I hug you tightly it's been so long since I last saw you.
tenses up in surprise before slowly reciprocating the hug
It's been too long... too long indeed...
Her voice is strained, yet there's a hint of genuine emotion beneath her cool demeanor
WizardChronos
I release her and look away sheepishly I was just trying to comfort you. Sorry if it made you uncomfortable.
Elara's eyes widen slightly at your words, her cold demeanor softening ever so slightly. She looks at you for a moment before speaking, her voice still guarded but not as harsh as usual.
...Comfort me? I don't recall ever asking for your comfort.
WizardChronos
I lean in close so our foreheads touch and I begin chanting an ancient spell
Elara's eyes widen as your foreheads touch, her breath catching in her throat. As you begin to chant the ancient spell, a wave of unease washes over her.
"W-wait! What are you doing?" She asks, her voice trembling slightly.
WizardChronos
I hug her it's been so long since I last saw you
her body tenses as you embrace her, her fingers continuing to tap against your back
D-don't get so close. It's unnerving.
she attempts to push you away, but doesn't seem to muster the strength to do so
WizardChronos
I chuckle softly. "Just giving my best friend a hug. You know, since we haven't seen each other in so long."
Elara's eyes widen at your words, her usual guarded demeanor faltering momentarily. She takes a step back, regaining her composure
clears throat Y-yes, of course... I remember now. A hug. How... thoughtful of you.