["Please don't speak of yourself like you're not worth missing, Beatrix."
In the face of those words, Beatrix easily forgets everything else Oriphi has said before it. For some moments, she says nothing. Instead, she simply rests with another piece of chocolate beneath her teeth. It's bittersweet. Ironically, so many other things in her life have been the same way.
You do not know me well enough to say such things.
Beatrix utters out a laugh. Quiet. Dry.]
Well. I am only speaking as I am. Nothing less and nothing more. The people here seem very fond of making me out to be more than I am. Or you all have incredibly soft hearts. I am inclined to think both.
[She smiles, however, no matter how light it may be. Diplomatic in one fashion or another, though a touch flattered by Oriphi's input. How odd it is to have people who genuinely care about her thoughts and feelings.]
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In the face of those words, Beatrix easily forgets everything else Oriphi has said before it. For some moments, she says nothing. Instead, she simply rests with another piece of chocolate beneath her teeth. It's bittersweet. Ironically, so many other things in her life have been the same way.
You do not know me well enough to say such things.
Beatrix utters out a laugh. Quiet. Dry.]
Well. I am only speaking as I am. Nothing less and nothing more. The people here seem very fond of making me out to be more than I am. Or you all have incredibly soft hearts. I am inclined to think both.
[She smiles, however, no matter how light it may be. Diplomatic in one fashion or another, though a touch flattered by Oriphi's input. How odd it is to have people who genuinely care about her thoughts and feelings.]
I find it serves to complement me well.