The nuzzling touch to her shoulder was such a Ruby action that the soldier almost thought nothing of it- that was, until she remembered just who she was leaning against, and her nonchalance turned into mild confusion once more. She wasn’t sure she’d ever received a cheek-touch from A6Y before, and was reasonably sure that nobody else in their platoon had either. Perhaps it was the ever-changing atmosphere hanging over their heads nowadays, or even the strange lack of restrictions and common sense on this Diamond forsaken planet, but….this was different, and 4ND knew enough about her teammate to take notice of it.
Commenting about it was an entirely different thing though, and so the soldier opted to say nothing, preferring to keep the easy air of amiable nonchalance between the two of them as she turned her one-eyed gaze skywards once more.
“…..I barely remember these star systems. It’s been too long since I was here last. I thought ‘hey, I won’t ever come back here, so I don’t need to remember them!’ But I’m HERE now.”
Well, so much for amiable nonchalance.
She knew that 4ND took notice, for she had felt that brief, second long pause; and her cheeks burned a tiny bit more, turning redder, and A6Y fought the urge to clear her throat or laugh boisterously, awkwardly- to stop that, she bit down on her lip hard, and sighed harshly through her nose. Her hands twitched- and she had to move them to her lap, as the desire to reach for the other Ruby’s hand bubbled up in her suddenly.
She wasn’t sure if it would be appreciated. Even now, the fact she felt so bold to nuzzle the other, left her slightly afraid- and yet, so giddy, too. Because 4ND didn’t pull away after the cheek-touch.
She actually leaned closer (or maybe that was just Ruby’s wishful thinking) and started talking to her.
...Oh stars, she is talking to her.
A6Y forced down a flash of panic- she’s not good at talking! What if she says something- something dumb, as usual, and 4ND will snort and leave-
“I never remember any star systems.” she addmitted gruffly before internally felt like punching herself.