[Feigned or not, Takame's shoulders reflexively tensed when he was asked to cease and the slow sway of his tail briefly halted despite his expression remaining even as always.
Even then, the tension lasted but a moment before he relaxed again. An "Understood" went unspoken in favor of something more casual.]
... Alright. If you insist. [He bowed his head slightly, then began twisting at the ring on the chain.] Forgive me, I meant no offense.
[ That momentary tension doesn't escape Cehd'ra's notice, prompting Cehd'ra to ease off on the act. He goes as far as to finally step down from his perch on the bench to put Takame back on the proverbial high ground. He's not sure had caused a reaction like that, only able to mentally note that the Doman is very disciplined. ]
I do insist and no offense taken. You're a tense one, aren't you? Y'don't have to be like that around me, believe me.
[To say he calmed when Cehd'ra stepped down wouldn't be entirely accurate, but at the very least his tail began to sway naturally once more. He was still fidgeting with the ring, trying to figure out what he could say to not unsettle Cehd'ra.]
... Am I? [He knew damn well he was.] ... Ah, it's... a habit that I suppose I must... work on. But you are most kind.
Well, hey, 'least you've plenty of time to work on it now, right? That's how I see it, 'matter what was going on back home and whether you want to go back to it or not...here it's a fresh start.
[ Cehd'ra's ears twist, a small sign of nerves coming through behind an easy smile. Maybe that's just him. Probably that's just him. But if there's a chance Takame could take the advice and get some use out of it...
The au ra called him kind. Cehd'ra doesn't want to disappoint. ]
He'd gotten one when he traveled to Eorzea and had little to show for it. At the very least he could see no change in himself. Though it was true that he had one less looming threat to be concerned about in this realm... not against just himself but for others. That was the last thing he would share.]
[ Lunatia should be an even fresher start. No ties to whatever life they'd led before whatsoever, except for the slim chance that someone comes along who knows them. Granted, as many from Hydaelyn that he's met in this place the odds may be better than he'd like, but they're still low. ]
Right? An' if you need help relaxing just send me the word, I'll find something that'll take your mind off whatever ails you.
[ Probably Chroma generating but...there are other things if Takame isn't interested. He'll just have to think harder to come up with some. ]
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Even then, the tension lasted but a moment before he relaxed again. An "Understood" went unspoken in favor of something more casual.]
... Alright. If you insist. [He bowed his head slightly, then began twisting at the ring on the chain.] Forgive me, I meant no offense.
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I do insist and no offense taken. You're a tense one, aren't you? Y'don't have to be like that around me, believe me.
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... Am I? [He knew damn well he was.] ... Ah, it's... a habit that I suppose I must... work on. But you are most kind.
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[ Cehd'ra's ears twist, a small sign of nerves coming through behind an easy smile. Maybe that's just him. Probably that's just him. But if there's a chance Takame could take the advice and get some use out of it...
The au ra called him kind. Cehd'ra doesn't want to disappoint. ]
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He'd gotten one when he traveled to Eorzea and had little to show for it. At the very least he could see no change in himself. Though it was true that he had one less looming threat to be concerned about in this realm... not against just himself but for others. That was the last thing he would share.]
You are right. I'd never thought of it as that.
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Right? An' if you need help relaxing just send me the word, I'll find something that'll take your mind off whatever ails you.
[ Probably Chroma generating but...there are other things if Takame isn't interested. He'll just have to think harder to come up with some. ]