[Dorky though it may be, that directness is something she's always tended to appreciate about him; it keeps things simple and straightforward and easy to read, and while she's never averse to the idea of solving a good puzzle, occasionally it's nice to have things just fall neatly into place for her, too. Particularly when it pertains to a subject that, admittedly, she's still not an expert at yet.
(It's strange, though, not to have the high collar of her coat on either side of her face to sink back into, almost imperceptibly, at the praise. The option should at least be there, she thinks, and it's not, and that's...odd.)
Still, she manages to keep her reaction just barely on the side of preening versus pleased, and her smile widens as a result.]
I'm flattered.
[No point in denying it, really. He's much too good at reading her for that.]
I was thinking of outwalking the furthest city light tonight. You should come and join me.
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(It's strange, though, not to have the high collar of her coat on either side of her face to sink back into, almost imperceptibly, at the praise. The option should at least be there, she thinks, and it's not, and that's...odd.)
Still, she manages to keep her reaction just barely on the side of preening versus pleased, and her smile widens as a result.]
I'm flattered.
[No point in denying it, really. He's much too good at reading her for that.]
I was thinking of outwalking the furthest city light tonight. You should come and join me.