[said with a similar lightness. not disappointed, or even particularly hopeful, he just... wonders what factors could be getting in the way of it working. maybe it's too close to a poison, still. maybe his friend just has a very high tolerance for any kind of substance. maybe...
while he thinks, he continues to fidget with his earring, which is very pretty.
not the fidgeting, the actual earring--it glints and catches little flecks of light, and it looks smooth to the touch. it would be very satisfying to run his fingers over, thin little chains, delicate links. like rippling water.
yeah, he's probably fine. it probably isn't working.]
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[said with a similar lightness. not disappointed, or even particularly hopeful, he just... wonders what factors could be getting in the way of it working. maybe it's too close to a poison, still. maybe his friend just has a very high tolerance for any kind of substance. maybe...
while he thinks, he continues to fidget with his earring, which is very pretty.
not the fidgeting, the actual earring--it glints and catches little flecks of light, and it looks smooth to the touch. it would be very satisfying to run his fingers over, thin little chains, delicate links. like rippling water.
yeah, he's probably fine. it probably isn't working.]