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“Think of it as a favor I’m doing for you and Laela. I’ve had years to get used to you, and I wouldn’t want you to overwhelm her and scare her off,” she teased in return, smiling warmly. In all honesty, she was just happy to see the smile on his face when he talked about the princess. Any worry or skepticism she felt on his behalf, she kept to herself, these things had a way of working themselves out, even if Laela’s position would make things difficult. She’d found herself thinking about that more and more lately, the possibility of what would happen in the future between a pirate and a royal who found themselves romantically entangled… she couldn’t quite put her finger on why. She giggled as Matt slowed down their dance, bumping into other confused people on the dance floor. Katla didn’t care, she was having fun, and spending time with Matt brought out the fun and mischief inside of her, and she enjoyed it too much to want to put a stop to it. “That’s not a bad way to start the year,” she pointed out. “I think I might try to start talking to my family more, it’s been a long time, and I miss them, even if it’s difficult to do.” She let out a cackle, “I don’t think so but I do still think you should absolutely do it.”
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“Such a pal. Now, is this favor more for Laela or me?” He asked with a light chuckle, a hand moved back and forth as he tossed out the choices. “Or, is this more for you because you can’t help hanging around me?” A pause then, “Hmmmmmmm?” Jesus Christ, he’s an idiot that’ll always want his ego stroked. The dance they shared was sloppy and silly, not at all how most should be dancing normally but with a few dramatic spins and dips it was hard to not keep with it and laugh along with her. But after a bit they fell into conversation and the dancing settled more into the serious side of it. “Is that something you feel you’re ready for?” He questioned, from a place of concern and not to put doubt in her idea. He wants to reach out to his own family and try to regain what they’ve lost due to him abandoning them and then faking his death to protect them. It’s trickier than popping up with a text or phone call. “I’ll mention the idea to Laes and see what she think. Thouuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh I have a feeling she’ll tell me fuck no and hide the clippers.”
















