𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐎𝐅𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐆𝐎 𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐃 . a laugh , no matter how inaudible , is noted down as a win in her book ( or , database , rather ) . humor . huh . who knew a man with a form like ice could be capable of great warmth . and she ? a moth to his flame . when he glances up towards the intricate projector scrawled across the ceiling like an ugly black line of wires , her expression falls slightly . ah , right . it was her tether , holding her back from exploring a world she had only just begun to understand , to document , to immerse herself in .
she chews the inside of her cheek , running through careful options of how to continue . ultimately , she manages a soft sigh . “ well , the company’s working on new tech –– wristbands , for mobility . ” she shakes her own wrist , bracelets clinking together gently to emphasize her claim . “ its in prototype mode currently , but uhh –– ” her amber eyes focus themselves on his drink currently perched on the table in front of him . without hesitation , she reaches over to grasp it . though technically she cannot take it , a holographic version of said drink does manifest into her hand , one that she brings to her lips in a nervous sip . “ –– i can put in a good word for you to the company so you’ll be amongst the first to get it . ” plump lips give a careful smile before taking another sip . “ i hope to see the beach one day . have you been ? ” then her eyes widen slightly . “ that was a silly question , of course you have . ”
excitement fades from her face as rationality of his answer seems to dawn on her ----- a topic he was not supposed to bring up , maybe ? ( he’d not read any instructions beforehand after all . ) teeth graze the inside of his cheek when he notices he’s ROBBED her of that temporary happiness . even when it’s programmed ----- to her it must be real . where do the lines blur ? a less rational part of him wants to keep her happy , wants to enjoy HER SMILE . the prettiest thing that has long - since filled his apartment . she ----- the most lively person that has been present here in a long time .
weary eyes gain a semblance of life watching the holographic glass being lifted off the table . corners of his lips twist into a tired but GENUINE smile . he’s too immersed in work on most days to truly follow every step the technology of their fast world makes . it’s a nice thought : going with someone to the beach he’d so loved , which brings so many memories and which he hasn’t visited on his own in a long time since his wife had passed . melancholy touches the dark orbs of his eyes , wrinkles on either side of them filled with both happiness and sadness as he lowers gaze for but a moment . “ it’s a place worth seeing . i used to enjoy it a lot . . . ” and for the first time , enthusiasm slowly creeps into battered , aging form . “ i’ll take you if possible in any way . ”
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