[ It's true; he is a godawful liar. Even though he believes what he's said, his stomach twists, because that's hardly the full picture. But he doesn't want to burden Asuna with it; never wants to burden anybody with things that concern his heart. ]
I know. Sometimes I wish it were otherwise.
[ He digs his nail into the truffle, feeling the shell crack. ]
Truthfully, I care for him a great deal, but ...
[ But the feelings are not returned, near as he can presently tell.
The truffle's silky filling touches his fingernail, and he shakes his head. Best to focus. He bites into the crack shell, tastes the infusion of spice and chocolate, and for a moment all sorrow and uncertainty are forgotten. The bittersweet richness of the chocolate mixes with the hot, sharp bite of the chili powder, creating a fusion taste that's nigh overwhelming in its intensity.
Just as he likes.
He sighs deeply, his mouth burning, his lips stung from the heat of the powder. ]
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I know. Sometimes I wish it were otherwise.
[ He digs his nail into the truffle, feeling the shell crack. ]
Truthfully, I care for him a great deal, but ...
[ But the feelings are not returned, near as he can presently tell.
The truffle's silky filling touches his fingernail, and he shakes his head. Best to focus. He bites into the crack shell, tastes the infusion of spice and chocolate, and for a moment all sorrow and uncertainty are forgotten. The bittersweet richness of the chocolate mixes with the hot, sharp bite of the chili powder, creating a fusion taste that's nigh overwhelming in its intensity.
Just as he likes.
He sighs deeply, his mouth burning, his lips stung from the heat of the powder. ]
Asuna, these are--exquisite.