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[veraltwin]

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[booksleeves]

[This time, Alisaie's words don't scare her off. There is something there, a wall she's still putting up, but she doesn't behave as though she must reject them or run off. Feisty little hare Ryutaro is still settled comfortably.]

. . . That must have been terrifying. And I am sure you were quite frustrated with me, that I continually misjudged what you were saying, couldn't hear you.

You aren't making things worse. But I fear I am also . . . struggling, to find a way to voice my troubles. Even if it's not quite the same.

The last thing I want is for you to stop talking. It is only that I do not know how to respond.

[veraltwin]

[Honestly, that she doesn't flee again is the biggest relief.]

Then we will speak of other topics until you find the words you're searching for.

[Simple as that.]

It matters not if it takes five minutes or five weeks. You've become a good friend, and I wish to help you in any way I can.

If you find you cannot respond to something I say, you need only ask and we will change to a simpler subject. Should it be too difficult to say anything, you can tap my hand twice and I will know.

...And I was never frustrated with you. Only with that which silences my voice.

[booksleeves]

[She nods, quiet. It does reassure her, but not entirely. It's a difficult subject.]

I shall keep that in mind.

[veraltwin]

Good. [Alisaie offers her a small smile, taking a half-step back to allow her a little more room.]

And should the time come when I may kiss you again, I pray you'll let me know.

[booksleeves]

[She glances away, blushing slightly, but it doesn't look like a no to kissing again sometime.]