[Maria doesn't know what she should say or do in this situation. all of her existence has been playing a role and while she has realized that she doesn't have to do that here, it still leaves her at a loss.
she didn't think she'd done anything to stand out to Otoha.]
I don't think I've done anything that's amazing. I've treated you like anybody should be treated. [from what he's said, though, he's never been treated well. neither has she and if she's honest, she doesn't know how to act. what to do. what her own feelings are right now.]
[He listens to her breathing, the movement of her shirt... it's quiet in their little corner aside from the normal bar sounds. ... It's nice.]
You're... you balance being kind and being realistic really well. And you're someone I can trust with... pretty much anything, I think. So... I'm glad you're here.
[His cheeks burn a little bit and he opens his eyes, slipping his arm around her back and holding her close.]
You're amazing, Maria.
... I think I need another drink, though.
[He gestures for the bartender to come over and refill his glass. ... He can feel himself starting to relax a little - something to be careful of, but still.]
[Maria considered part of her purpose to be easy to talk to. James wouldn't agree, he'd probably say Maria made him feel the exact opposite, but she was supposed to be comforting. she'd always tried to be.]
Not a bad motto to live by, you know. People do dumb shit when they're drunk so I don't think it's paranoid of you. Not where you're from anyway.
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Date: 2025-09-15 12:47 am (UTC)she didn't think she'd done anything to stand out to Otoha.]
I don't think I've done anything that's amazing. I've treated you like anybody should be treated. [from what he's said, though, he's never been treated well. neither has she and if she's honest, she doesn't know how to act. what to do. what her own feelings are right now.]
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Date: 2025-09-15 03:18 am (UTC)[He listens to her breathing, the movement of her shirt... it's quiet in their little corner aside from the normal bar sounds. ... It's nice.]
You're... you balance being kind and being realistic really well. And you're someone I can trust with... pretty much anything, I think. So... I'm glad you're here.
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Date: 2025-09-17 12:56 pm (UTC)[it is a quiet moment and she presses a kiss to the side of his head.]
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Date: 2025-09-17 07:41 pm (UTC)You're amazing, Maria.
... I think I need another drink, though.
[He gestures for the bartender to come over and refill his glass. ... He can feel himself starting to relax a little - something to be careful of, but still.]
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Date: 2025-09-20 03:56 pm (UTC)and it seems like she has some things to consider herself.]
Mm, liquid courage?
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Date: 2025-09-20 07:51 pm (UTC)[And that's the weird part - she's just so comfortable to talk to. It's so strange.]
In fact, I don't usually drink very much around people I don't trust. ... Paranoia, maybe, but it's not without reason.
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Date: 2025-09-21 09:26 pm (UTC)Not a bad motto to live by, you know. People do dumb shit when they're drunk so I don't think it's paranoid of you. Not where you're from anyway.
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Date: 2025-09-21 09:34 pm (UTC)[He takes a deep breath and nods as another round's brought over to him. He takes a long sip.]
... You wouldn't hurt me unless I deserved it.
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Date: 2025-09-28 08:33 pm (UTC)[it's a nice change of pace.]
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Date: 2025-10-15 01:11 am (UTC)[He squeezes her arm briefly before letting go.]