[ Sonia's rather close. Setsuna wonders what the princess is doing, but allows her because he wants to believe, in that heart that struggles to do more for others. She's yet to give him a reason for doubt, and he's confident that it will stay that way precisely because of that heart... And while she did hint about a secret he doesn't know yet, it's just as he said in the letter, it doesn't matter to him either way.
Part of accepting someone is to keep believing in them. They're comrades, after all. She asked him to stay by her side, and while he didn't necessarily say he would, he's already pledged to protect her. And so he will, as long as he can help it. He'll grant her the chance she desires... That strong desire to reach out to people. He'll be sure to, for her future as well.
Setsuna stays still as told, calm because of these thoughts. That is... until she places herself against his cheek. His eyes immediately reopen, and his cheeks are redder than ever before. Was that a gesture for mana? Something else? Still, he stays soundless as he tries to analyze the situation. Observing what's around his neck now, he quietly lifts a hand to touch the pendant, feeling his chest tighten at the realization that this is hand-made.
Sonia made this specifically for him. Why? What did he ever do to earn such respect? Setsuna even failed to cheer her up before, and caused her to worry as well. ]
Sonia Nevermind, I thank you...
[ He doesn't know what expectations she has of him, but... he can't deny, he's touched beyond words. And so he carefully tucks it within his clothes, wanting to protect it. He lightly bows his head to her right after. ]
why apologize for such cute tags... u///u
Part of accepting someone is to keep believing in them. They're comrades, after all. She asked him to stay by her side, and while he didn't necessarily say he would, he's already pledged to protect her. And so he will, as long as he can help it. He'll grant her the chance she desires... That strong desire to reach out to people. He'll be sure to, for her future as well.
Setsuna stays still as told, calm because of these thoughts. That is... until she places herself against his cheek. His eyes immediately reopen, and his cheeks are redder than ever before. Was that a gesture for mana? Something else? Still, he stays soundless as he tries to analyze the situation. Observing what's around his neck now, he quietly lifts a hand to touch the pendant, feeling his chest tighten at the realization that this is hand-made.
Sonia made this specifically for him. Why? What did he ever do to earn such respect? Setsuna even failed to cheer her up before, and caused her to worry as well. ]
Sonia Nevermind, I thank you...
[ He doesn't know what expectations she has of him, but... he can't deny, he's touched beyond words. And so he carefully tucks it within his clothes, wanting to protect it. He lightly bows his head to her right after. ]