[For something that was meant to be slightly humorous, he takes it seriously. For several long moments, Beatrix simply stares at him. Maybe... he's just teasing her. That sounds like something he would do. Maybe. In this situation, perhaps. Or maybe he's testing her. Making sure she is, indeed, the very same woman she was the last time they spoke.
The words he follows up with threaten another pause in her footing. Her thoughts immediately begin to turn. What could he possibly have to tell her? He's not in danger. It doesn't seem anything horrible happened whilst she was asleep, which she supposes is probably a good thing. What could he possible have need to say? Why now?
The furrow in her brow deepens as she considers the possibilities and finally decides that isn't the game she wants to play.]
I am listening.
[She is, even as she's perusing the variety of treehouses. Whoever comes first doesn't matter to her. Tifa or Oriphi. Oriphi or Tifa. Better if she doesn't run into either whilst they're out and about doing this. The last thing she wants is a public spectacle with her at the centre of it.]
no subject
The words he follows up with threaten another pause in her footing. Her thoughts immediately begin to turn. What could he possibly have to tell her? He's not in danger. It doesn't seem anything horrible happened whilst she was asleep, which she supposes is probably a good thing. What could he possible have need to say? Why now?
The furrow in her brow deepens as she considers the possibilities and finally decides that isn't the game she wants to play.]
I am listening.
[She is, even as she's perusing the variety of treehouses. Whoever comes first doesn't matter to her. Tifa or Oriphi. Oriphi or Tifa. Better if she doesn't run into either whilst they're out and about doing this. The last thing she wants is a public spectacle with her at the centre of it.]
I thought you said nothing dire happened.