regardless, he misses the french but he can infer what tori's getting at, and for that much he's grateful to wataru. he isn't sure exactly how associated with rosetis wataru is, having never directly inquired, but it seems he's only tangentially involved, if that, based on tori's remarks in their communications and now. )
Mmmm . . . Well, now that I know you're here, I think I'd like to see the proof of your training.
( hm that sounds suspicious out of context, but he isn't thinking of it like that. he brings both his hands up to take tori by the cheeks, squishing them a little bit. )
Let me observe you for some time; then, I'll give you my answer. If you're ready, I'll guide you . . . but, until then, you'll have to do your best to stick to your studies. Can you promise me that?
( squish squish. an adult's way of postponing a decision infinitely. )
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regardless, he misses the french but he can infer what tori's getting at, and for that much he's grateful to wataru. he isn't sure exactly how associated with rosetis wataru is, having never directly inquired, but it seems he's only tangentially involved, if that, based on tori's remarks in their communications and now. )
Mmmm . . . Well, now that I know you're here, I think I'd like to see the proof of your training.
( hm that sounds suspicious out of context, but he isn't thinking of it like that. he brings both his hands up to take tori by the cheeks, squishing them a little bit. )
Let me observe you for some time; then, I'll give you my answer. If you're ready, I'll guide you . . . but, until then, you'll have to do your best to stick to your studies. Can you promise me that?
( squish squish. an adult's way of postponing a decision infinitely. )