[ So earnest, so genuine….it's been a long time since he's met anyone like Malkuth. An underwater prison isn't exactly the ideal sort of place to foster those traits, after all. ]
All you can really do is lay your reasons out for the other party to hear. Whether or not they choose to believe you is out of your control. Although, [ and his voice lightens a little here as the smile reappears on his face ] I find it hard to believe that most people wouldn't be swayed by someone as charming as yourself. Even Ishmael's beginning to come around, isn't she?
[ the compliment catches her off guard and she covers her laugh with her hand, cheeks warming. her? charming? definitely not. she can think of so many others who are that, like wriothesley himself. malkuth shakes her head, but her smile reappears as she rubs her face. ]
Beginning to, and I'm still worried I'll misstep. But I think we can probably work things out as long as we talk about it instead of beating around the bush. She's a really direct person.
[ it's nice. she likes it. ]
... Thanks for the vote of confidence though, you're a really sweet guy.
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All you can really do is lay your reasons out for the other party to hear. Whether or not they choose to believe you is out of your control. Although, [ and his voice lightens a little here as the smile reappears on his face ] I find it hard to believe that most people wouldn't be swayed by someone as charming as yourself. Even Ishmael's beginning to come around, isn't she?
[ He believes in you, Malkuth. ]
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Beginning to, and I'm still worried I'll misstep. But I think we can probably work things out as long as we talk about it instead of beating around the bush. She's a really direct person.
[ it's nice. she likes it. ]
... Thanks for the vote of confidence though, you're a really sweet guy.
I GOT THE CUTE ICON, I WON
I simply give credit where I think it's due.
[ Nothing sweet about that. ]
So! What's your recommendation for what to get here?
STOP IT ISNT A COMPETITION
I got spicy pork udon last time, but I don't know if that's your kind of thing... It was really good though.
[ mmm. pork udon. ]
If you get something different, then we can try each other's dishes! The kitsune one sounds really tasty.