ivory-paragon:
“You know, you don’t need to thank me.”
Of course she would say that. It was just in his nature to be polite if someone was actually aiding him in some way that wasn’t necessarily benefiting them. It was something rare to witness and he would treasure it with the kindness of words. “I know I don’t.. I will anyway.” His eyes bore into hers as if he was trying to challenge. When she moved to the coffee, he took it with a nod. “Will you chastise me if I said ‘thank you’?” A small smile formed while his hands wrapped around the warm mug.
He never saw her drink coffee before– he figures she was being polite in not declining his offer. The setting made him almost chuckle. Instead, he brought it up to his lips to take a sip, watching to see if she would mirror his move or not. It warmed his core and he gave a small sigh while taking a spot on the bed. He would rest easy tonight– at least he hoped. Lately, his dreams were rigged with shadowed demons tearing apart his flesh. Now that he rid of them of his body – to a degree – he wondered what he would see now.
“Are you still searching for your sister?” He knew her small goals or at least things she dare not speak in front of him in case the thought of abandoning was initiated. “I heard the whispers back in Midgar. Your questions towards the crowds about a certain individual. It only makes sense it is that of your kin, a bond that is treasured even more in this world.”
Carefully, she poured the coffee into both mugs, once finished she placed the pot back. Her glacial blues stared at the steam that rolled from the cup, the scent of coffee filling the room. Usually, she wasn't one for coffee, but under recent circumstances, this would do nicely. "No, I suppose not." The hint of a smirk pulled to her lips when she shook her head, moments before she reached for her cup of coffee. Lightning raised the cup to her lips, pausing for a moment out of hesitation before allowing herself to gently blow across the black water and then took a sip. Perhaps coffee wasn't a choice she'd often go for, it wasn't bad, but it also wasn't good.
There wasn't much joy or relaxation to come from the coffee, maybe a warm sensation from the drink itself but not much more to it. Light remained where she stood for a moment, the only movement to come from her was resting her elbows on the counter while leaning forward. Her gaze followed Rufus to where he took a seat on the bed, she had to admit, a moment of downtime was needed. Even if she found it difficult to fully relax with how everything had been going lately.
Drawn from her thoughts, Lightning looked up with surprise, had it become so obvious? Where surprise once swept her features she was quick to cover it with a stern expression while her brows furrowed together. "How-" She would have started, but it appeared the blond male already had an answer for that one. Regret pitted in her stomach at how reckless she had been for gossip to reach Rufus's ears clear enough for him to ask her about it. She let out a long sigh, her cup being set down on the counter as she stood straight once more. "On my own time, yes." Why lie? She paused for a moment, "Though, I hold doubts I'll be finding her anytime soon." Lumina stood in her way, as did many others.
"Why do you ask?"












