❛❛ yes , i can certainly see that . . . ❜❜ a trace of a smile is witnessed growing ‘pon rose plush lips ; warmth envelopes it well , reflecting off sapphire stare . she too found them an asset in friendship and considered her nation blessed to have found a special alliance among them ; their values , much like her own .
silken palm lifts , a gentle command that he cease in actions , ❛❛ ah you needn’t bow for anyone here . if anything , i should be bowing to you for your continued service . ❜❜ truly , from deep within the depths of honeyed heart , an immense amount of gratitude offers itself . time and time again did they come to her aid . had it not been for Konoha , young monarch didn’t imagine her land would still be thriving .
eyes accompany his own , admiring autumn colored horizons coating kingdom , ❛❛ i must express that i would not have it any other way as , above all , i’ve come to trust you most , Kakashi Hatake . ❜❜
“Ah... It’s not nice to tease, princess.”
She’s humble. Before this very figure of humility, it seems, that in this regard, she is naught if but his rival. A honeyed heart, huh? Ah. Kakashi can see that. However, she speaks as though she’s done precious little, even as the lush fields beyond her castle bustle dreamily in summer shades. At the height of this season, her kingdom is alive -- no! Thriving! Prospering! And who is to thank for that? Hatake’s endeared. It’s quiet, the smiling wrinkles about this eye, and Konoha loves her mightily. He straightens and understands why.
“But it isn’t misplaced. It’s a big step, placing that much faith in a single person. Must feel like a gamble for a woman in your position.” After all, though as sweet as sugarfloss her words may come, Kakashi knows better than to believe this is easy. She endures. His lone eye feels... Prodding. “I won’t have you regret it. It’s not every day you win a princess’ favor after all, right?”
“Still, probably shouldn’t have you risk your neck like that again. You’re not hurt are you? Maa-- It was inspiring see you out there. Didn’t catch you trembling once.”