I hope not too, and I don't like being pessimistic, but... our worlds are pretty hectic.
[ She smiles, just a little. While Aerith has no idea how bad Maika's world is, she has gleaned a few hints, so she knows that things won't be easy for either of them here on out.
[ He will nod at her words in which she has made an agreement - to ensure that there is no regrets. But, also... ]
...And, I shall have faith that you two will find harmony in the midst of even the most turbulent of storms within each of your worlds.
[ Argenti has a good idea of how fraught both are by now, actually, so he will not say her worries are unfounded. But all the same, he will give his support nonetheless.
He wishes them the utmost happiness, no matter what. ]
[ She smiles, softly, her eyes landing on a necklace with a delicate sword pendant attached to the chain. It's almost like she's drawn to it, immediately reaching out to hold it in her hands. ]
Hearing you say that makes me feel like we really will.
Also he will gesture suddenly and animatedly as she asks him this. ]
Oh yes! I am very certain she shall!
She will no doubt be quite very flustered and likely be very pleasantly surprised. But as you are important to her and she is important to you, she will doubtlessly also end up happily accepting it gently in her own way.
[ Argenti can picture it right now! Maika huffing a little, maybe making an expression half-way between at first surprise and something soft, before accepting it. ]
Then, of course she shall show her appreciation!
...That is to also say I will not witness it, but I can picture her rough yet somehow gentle and loving reaction to you entirely in my mind.
[ Of course Argenti would say that...but, he does mean it.
As for Aerith's expression of gratitude, though, there is a warmth in his eyes that begins to settle; obviously and clearly so. Such that it also touches the way he smiles on over at her, gentle and easy as ever. ]
...It truly is no trouble at all. I am glad to be able to support you in all that I could.
You've been there for me when I needed it most, after all. But even if it were not the case, I know I would have always endeavored to lend a hand to you. Whether it is with my own, or just by listening.
[ That gentleness is reflected right back at him, soft in the brightness of her eyes. ]
We've really hit the jackpot as friends, huh? I feel like we kinda get each other... You always say what I need to hear, and I like to think that you're not afraid to open up to me a little either.
[ A reflection that makes him ever the more happy for being able to behold its soft image and feeling. ]
We did. You have become a friend that is near and dear to my heart.
[ Aerith's presence and entire being is a mark on his soul that he will never forget; that he will always be grateful for. ]
Perhaps it has helped that we always understood one another swiftly, from the very beginning. That, no matter what happened, we always know what lies in each other's hearts.
And this is not just simply speaking these words as feeling...every conversation we have had is magnificent proof of this. Though, I shall indeed admit that you are someone it has always been easy to speak earnestly, and at length to on certain personal matters.
[ He's right about always knowing what made up one another's hearts, and that they've found meaning in the same things. From the start, they really did know one another well. ]
I'm glad. I know I'm not always really honest about how I feel, but... it's been easy to be that way with you, I think because I could always tell that you were.
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[ She smiles, just a little. While Aerith has no idea how bad Maika's world is, she has gleaned a few hints, so she knows that things won't be easy for either of them here on out.
But... ]
You're right. No regrets between us.
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...And, I shall have faith that you two will find harmony in the midst of even the most turbulent of storms within each of your worlds.
[ Argenti has a good idea of how fraught both are by now, actually, so he will not say her worries are unfounded. But all the same, he will give his support nonetheless.
He wishes them the utmost happiness, no matter what. ]
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[ She smiles, softly, her eyes landing on a necklace with a delicate sword pendant attached to the chain. It's almost like she's drawn to it, immediately reaching out to hold it in her hands. ]
Hearing you say that makes me feel like we really will.
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He can already imagine how Maika would in her own way. ]
...I'm glad to hear it, my dear friend.
And, if it helps, I believe she shall like what you have chosen.
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I sure hope so.
[ For what? That she'll like it or that they'll make it through their own trials? Both, probably. ]
You think she'll get flustered?
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Also he will gesture suddenly and animatedly as she asks him this. ]
Oh yes! I am very certain she shall!
She will no doubt be quite very flustered and likely be very pleasantly surprised. But as you are important to her and she is important to you, she will doubtlessly also end up happily accepting it gently in her own way.
[ Argenti can picture it right now! Maika huffing a little, maybe making an expression half-way between at first surprise and something soft, before accepting it. ]
Then, of course she shall show her appreciation!
...That is to also say I will not witness it, but I can picture her rough yet somehow gentle and loving reaction to you entirely in my mind.
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[ She laughs. As if that's hard for Aerith to get anyway. ]
But thanks, Argenti. Your support really means a lot, y'know. Just in general, not even about my relationship with her.
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[ Of course Argenti would say that...but, he does mean it.
As for Aerith's expression of gratitude, though, there is a warmth in his eyes that begins to settle; obviously and clearly so. Such that it also touches the way he smiles on over at her, gentle and easy as ever. ]
...It truly is no trouble at all. I am glad to be able to support you in all that I could.
You've been there for me when I needed it most, after all. But even if it were not the case, I know I would have always endeavored to lend a hand to you. Whether it is with my own, or just by listening.
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We've really hit the jackpot as friends, huh? I feel like we kinda get each other... You always say what I need to hear, and I like to think that you're not afraid to open up to me a little either.
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We did. You have become a friend that is near and dear to my heart.
[ Aerith's presence and entire being is a mark on his soul that he will never forget; that he will always be grateful for. ]
Perhaps it has helped that we always understood one another swiftly, from the very beginning. That, no matter what happened, we always know what lies in each other's hearts.
And this is not just simply speaking these words as feeling...every conversation we have had is magnificent proof of this. Though, I shall indeed admit that you are someone it has always been easy to speak earnestly, and at length to on certain personal matters.
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I'm glad. I know I'm not always really honest about how I feel, but... it's been easy to be that way with you, I think because I could always tell that you were.
[ Honesty begets honesty. ]
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There is something to be said, for being honest.
Though, there is also something to be said for people being able to recognize that too. ]
What you've said is quite touching, Lady Aerith. Your kindness and consideration feels, at times, quite boundless.
...But, of course, you have also been correct in those assumptions.
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[ She feels like it can be quite limited in its quantity, honestly. But if that's what Argenti sees, then she supposes she can allow him to see it. ]
I'm glad you feel that way, though. You always make me feel a little more sure of myself.