[It takes a while for Kallen to rein in her annoyance, recognizing Ryuu's sincerity behind his words, but the skeptical eyebrow quirk stays put along with the sourpuss, cat-drenched-in-water look, only muted this time. Her hands rest idly on her hips, and she tilts her head to one side.]
... You're a weird guy. Are you some white knight for girls?
[She says in a flat tone.]
And just to let you know, I can defend myself against danger. I've dealt with a bunch of crap before, so— [She pauses, creasing her forehead.] Don't worry about me, okay?
[Didn't Slaine say the same to Kallen when she offered to protect him? Ryuu brings that memory to mind.
That's not say she refuses help if she needs it, but there's a little thing called pride — which she possesses in spades. She knows there's no ill intent in him, but the last thing she wants is for anyone to get hurt for her sake.]
[A white knight? That's got a nice ring to it. He can definitely roll with that. As for her latter statements, he lets out a tiny laugh. She's so insistent that it's pretty cute. Not that he's dismissing her abilities or her claim to be able to defend herself, but that doesn't mean she's completely invulnerable.]
"Don't worry," huh? I'm not sure if I can make that promise, but at least I can rest easier knowing that you can handle yourself. How's that?
[Ewww white knights. Though not the kind she's nicknamed to Ryuu just now, it's just that every time she hears that term, the image of Suzaku emerges in her mind — which, given how much she dislikes that fellow, is not a welcomed sight. Luckily, she's more reminded of Gino within Ryuu. They both have an appreciation for girls and the sunny, laid-back attitude in common, anyway.
Reluctantly, she heaves out a sigh, rubbing her forehead with the tips of her fingers. She's so tempted to mention that she's fought in the battlefield before, but nah, that might take a gruesome turn and she doesn't want that.]
As long as you get it through your thick head, I'll accept it.
[He can be pretty stubborn at times so he doesn't even take her comment as an insult or a jab, if it's meant to be one. Generally, he finds that it works in his favor, anyway.]
[First and last? Ouch. It seems that she doesn't appreciate his attempts at humor much, the deduction of which brings rise to a lighthearted laugh as they approach the courtyard.]
I might be mistaken, but can a single stop really be considered a tour?
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... You're a weird guy. Are you some white knight for girls?
[She says in a flat tone.]
And just to let you know, I can defend myself against danger. I've dealt with a bunch of crap before, so— [She pauses, creasing her forehead.] Don't worry about me, okay?
[Didn't Slaine say the same to Kallen when she offered to protect him? Ryuu brings that memory to mind.
That's not say she refuses help if she needs it, but there's a little thing called pride — which she possesses in spades. She knows there's no ill intent in him, but the last thing she wants is for anyone to get hurt for her sake.]
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[A white knight? That's got a nice ring to it. He can definitely roll with that. As for her latter statements, he lets out a tiny laugh. She's so insistent that it's pretty cute. Not that he's dismissing her abilities or her claim to be able to defend herself, but that doesn't mean she's completely invulnerable.]
"Don't worry," huh? I'm not sure if I can make that promise, but at least I can rest easier knowing that you can handle yourself. How's that?
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Reluctantly, she heaves out a sigh, rubbing her forehead with the tips of her fingers. She's so tempted to mention that she's fought in the battlefield before, but nah, that might take a gruesome turn and she doesn't want that.]
As long as you get it through your thick head, I'll accept it.
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[He can be pretty stubborn at times so he doesn't even take her comment as an insult or a jab, if it's meant to be one. Generally, he finds that it works in his favor, anyway.]
So... About that smile?
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I don't do what pretty boys tell me to do.
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[Her eyes peer over at the direction of the courtyard, to which she wastes no time strolling over.]
Oh look, here we are! Our first and last stop for today's tour.
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I might be mistaken, but can a single stop really be considered a tour?
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[There's a casual shrug from the redhead as she opens the door. Sorry, Ryuu...]