"It might be. Like pretending you are braver than you are, or less lonely." It may be that they sound a little overly serious, but they say it so evenly and so matter of factly that maybe solemn is just their default tone. It helps that they're smiling.
"...I don't think it's a very good idea though, when you are introducing yourself to someone," they continue, punctuating with another nod. "Or if you do it for too long."
A strange noise comes out of them when she starts patting them, like short, clear, ringing notes, or squeaking. It takes them a moment to realize that they're giggling as they squirm.
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"It might be. Like pretending you are braver than you are, or less lonely." It may be that they sound a little overly serious, but they say it so evenly and so matter of factly that maybe solemn is just their default tone. It helps that they're smiling.
"...I don't think it's a very good idea though, when you are introducing yourself to someone," they continue, punctuating with another nod. "Or if you do it for too long."
A strange noise comes out of them when she starts patting them, like short, clear, ringing notes, or squeaking. It takes them a moment to realize that they're giggling as they squirm.
"Miss Duchess, that tickles."