... only sometimes.

[ * You admit the truth. It's better that way, isn't it? After all, isn't that obvious? But, it's not like you just want to hurt him. ]

…

… that’s… a weird thing to ask.

[ * You know that’s exactly how you feel, though. ]

[ * You’re almost disappointed, but if he’s not afraid of you… that’s also fine. Disappointing, but fine. ]

then… if you’re not afraid of me… or of me hurting you…

… then, what’s bothering you?

[ * You gaze up at him so sweetly, while you’re so vividly imagining that if you squeeze him tighter, he could pop. ]

… nothing to say?

[ * From the day you met, you wondered how he felt about you. As time goes on, you know he’s fond of you, deep down. ]

[ * Eyes squint up at him, the side of your face soon rests upon his chest. You think, if he had a heart, it’d be pounding right about now. ]

not even… me?

[ * If you could put even an ounce of fear into him… You’d like that, you think. ]

[ * Something feels off. Where is your Susie? ]

[ * You don't give Ralsei the liberty of shame, approaching with a wide grin on your face. ]

afraid i don't... like you the same?

[ * Your arms coil around him, trapping him in a firm embrace. ]

[ * You shake your head. ]

... not what i meant.

[ * You point to yourself. ]

you... jealous?

... THAT kris...

... they like... their susie... and ralsei?

ralsei.

think about… what?

[ * You’re still playing the innocent card, for some reason. ]

[ * In the most innocent sounding tone possible, you say, ]

i don’t… know what you’re talking about.

[ * You tilt your head to try and make eye contact. ]

ralsei.

[ * You reappear approximately 24 hours later. ]

…

it’s…

a secret…

:) ?

[ * You whisper from the void. ]

you’re…

…

… next…

// i think maybe quick nap time for jo

[ * You’re grinning from ear to ear as you practically skip back to Ralsei. ]

don’t worry…

… can never… get rid of me…

[ * You’ll be there. ]

[ * For the Roaring. ]

[ * You STRESS that if anyone ever tried to take Ralsei away, you’d ensure they stop breathing before they can even attempt it. ]

[ * … Or something like that. ]

will take…

good care of him.

[ * Your fingers are crossed behind your back. ]

[ * You stop, and double back to look at him. ]

miss me… already, huh?

// thank you. they’re weird

[ * YOU WALK AWAY? ]

… bring me…

the pink one…

[ * You tell Susie that you won’t actually let anyone take Ralsei. ]

[ * You wave goodbye to Ralsei. ]

👋

[ * How did you verbalize that? ]

[ * You point to them. ]

… can i…

borrow yours…

[ * You’re shaking violently at the thought of Ralsei being taken away from you. ]

[ * But then, you think it would be funny to see Ralsei’s reaction. ]

…

can… keep him…