[Evidently, one follows up endearments like hers with, well, a remark like that, because it's visible in her expression how the pieces fall into place, and confusion shifts into recognition. One for one, it seems, they're even; her eyes widen just a fraction, and her lips part just enough to allow for a silent intake of breath to pass through, and her cheeks flush pink for a hint of a moment, as much with unexpected pleasure as with fluster.
Tending to the fire, indeed. It's such a little thing, to leave her so overwhelmed.]
...Oh.
[Oh.]
You'll have to be quick. It's not sensible to leave such things unattended for long.
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[Evidently, one follows up endearments like hers with, well, a remark like that, because it's visible in her expression how the pieces fall into place, and confusion shifts into recognition. One for one, it seems, they're even; her eyes widen just a fraction, and her lips part just enough to allow for a silent intake of breath to pass through, and her cheeks flush pink for a hint of a moment, as much with unexpected pleasure as with fluster.
Tending to the fire, indeed. It's such a little thing, to leave her so overwhelmed.]
...Oh.
[Oh.]
You'll have to be quick. It's not sensible to leave such things unattended for long.