-Though redness of her cheeks became rather prominent as Ivan put his head to hers. Carefully, she stood a little taller to meet him – however awkwardly – because he wasn’t exactly the shortest guy.
As he finished, Hikari politely took a step back, though her hands lingered on his for a moment longer. Embarrassed, but happy, she smiled warmly.-
“You’re too kind, Ivan…” –Carefully, she looked over her shoulder to check on the guys. Snivy did not seem to be affected too greatly, though the outside easily betrays the inside sometimes.- “… I believe that… That time heals everything.”
“And, I’m happy I could do that for you.” –She laid her hands to rest over her chest, calming herself. Though Ivan is a friend – dare she say, a dear friend since childhood – his comment about being ‘partners’ did have her heart race. It was a kind gesture, with kind words and she could not help but feel… Pleased.-
-However, they still did not know each other. Not well enough, as much can change from the times you were just a child. And as she looked over their team, she knew there was a divide between their worlds. How they think, how they work.-
-What they have been through.-
-Her eyes fell to her poketch.-
“I…” –Hikari paused, a frown forming.- “Listen.”
-She looked at him, though not in his eyes. At the soft skin under his eyes, at the bridge of his nose. Not his eyes.-
“I do have some… Stuff, to get to, unfortunately.” –Is it really that important? To her, it is.- “And I need to go. But, would you be able to meet up later? At… At Hearthome?” –She waved over her shoulder, in the general direction of the City.- “We could… Grab something to eat. There is a park there, too.”