I am not that prone to irresponsibility - I would hope you wouldn't think so. [ disregard the fact that he did just run immediately into the pool . his travelers would be so proud of him.
but he will gracefully take the napkins, wiping his nose delicately and disposing of them with a small, grateful smile, even a little amused. he brought napkins...proud of him. he'll allow the minor heal without any fuss, too, and... well, he'll take the jacket, too, with a quiet chuckle.
over his shoulders it goes. warm.... he looks a little funny in black, but he is not complaining, subtly shrugging into it, and then, after a longer pause... ]
...Ace's last request to me was that I watch over Saya. [ so. ] I couldn't just let her drown.
[ A soft sigh escapes him at that. But it's not exasperation; far too fond for such things. ]
I'm no good at lecturing. That'd be more Isa's style.
But, I can worry whenever you keep reopening your wounds. Even if you can't help it much when you gotta do what you gotta do. I'll just remember to be close-by whenever I can.
[ Axel is actually pretty proud, to have seen Temenos react in time like that. He's a very impulsive kind of guy though even he knows better than to be like YOU SHOULD DO THAT ALL THE TIME, so he's trying to be responsible, and because he does honestly worry.
As an aside, he thinks white always suits Temenos, but black and white do look good on him too. ]
...Ace said that to you, huh? Heh, well, it'd make sense to see you wanna act on it. Though, you never struck me as the kind of guy who'd want to just sit back and watch somebody stick around in trouble when times get rough.
[ temenos offers him a bit of a smile at being gently scolded, because talk about a novel experience. he gives his arm a cursory rub to make sure the heal took - it's nice, to feel the reflected warmth of a magical heal. a bit more like home, and a memory of a week where axel took very, very good care of temenos's light. ]
Mr. Reliable strikes again. [ it sounds very fond. and once he's fairly sure there's no one else around, he moves to slide his hand gently around the crook of axel's elbow to lightly hold his arm while they walk. ]
And, yes. I suppose that's right; it is something of my duty, though I can be a bit picky about how I choose to heal others. [ only when they're doing something really stupid, though, like picking a barfight, but that's probably not surprising. ] I am once again in your debt.
[ Axel can't help but find himself charmed by the appearance of that small smile, no matter the reason for it.
And there we go, with his previous nickname being raised once again, to which Axel is receiving with a natural brightness. Perhaps unsurprising, in retrospect.
When the other moves to rest his hand where he does, Axel looks right at Temenos, away from the path in front of them. Though, he takes care to remember to keep an eye of where he's going so he doesn't get completely distracted. Does he also look beyond pleased? Yes. ]
That's me, Mr. Reliable in action! Don't wear the name out.
...Well, it isn't like you'd run around healing scrapes, or anything like that. [ Light joking but maybe he can easily picture Temenos bonking someone lightly on the head or something if it was a stupid injury. ] In my debt, huh? I'm not gonna consider that a bad thing at all.
[ this reaction is very cute. it's that puppy energy he really just can't help but find endearing, so he keeps his hand very daintily there, letting axel escort him along as such, smile a little amused as he very briefly basks in the light that comes off of that smile. off to the dorms we go.
as for the rest. well. he sighs. ]
Yes... [ like he is so put upon to be in debt to axel. he is being dramatic, shaking his head. woe is him, etc. ] I suppose that is the case. The heavens only know what sort of repayment I'll be asked to provide...
[ Axel is escorting his dainty cleric of a priest back to the dorms, wehe. There is a heavy resistance to have a skip in his step because he is definitely not childish in the slightest. ]
Oh yeah?
[ A slight upturn of his lips at that, and the other man's little cute dramatic theatrics. ]
I guess your repayment would be accompanying me to a lovely night out at a restaurant.
[ Damn, that was so smooth Axel can't help but pat himself on the back. He's so good at this, man. ]
[ someone save axel. this is all very cute - when he almost trips, he does not laugh, but he does squeeze his arm, affectionately, and leans a little closer like he might lead axel instead. ]
Careful, Lea.
[ the good news is the dorkier he is the more temenos is into it so maybe this works out well for him after all? ]
[ Axel feels the light squeeze on his arm and well, with Temenos leaning closer, that nets another smile on his face, along with his name being spoken aloud. He really figured he'd get used to that, but...it makes him feel like a happy fool all the time. ]
...Aha, whoops. Well, good thing is that I'm as careful as can be.
[ He says this despite the little trip-up there, help. Which probably makes him appear more ridiculous. Definitely works out so much better for him. ]
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I am not that prone to irresponsibility - I would hope you wouldn't think so. [ disregard the fact that he did just run immediately into the pool . his travelers would be so proud of him.
but he will gracefully take the napkins, wiping his nose delicately and disposing of them with a small, grateful smile, even a little amused. he brought napkins...proud of him. he'll allow the minor heal without any fuss, too, and... well, he'll take the jacket, too, with a quiet chuckle.
over his shoulders it goes. warm.... he looks a little funny in black, but he is not complaining, subtly shrugging into it, and then, after a longer pause... ]
...Ace's last request to me was that I watch over Saya. [ so. ] I couldn't just let her drown.
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I'm no good at lecturing. That'd be more Isa's style.
But, I can worry whenever you keep reopening your wounds. Even if you can't help it much when you gotta do what you gotta do. I'll just remember to be close-by whenever I can.
[ Axel is actually pretty proud, to have seen Temenos react in time like that. He's a very impulsive kind of guy though even he knows better than to be like YOU SHOULD DO THAT ALL THE TIME, so he's trying to be responsible, and because he does honestly worry.
As an aside, he thinks white always suits Temenos, but black and white do look good on him too. ]
...Ace said that to you, huh? Heh, well, it'd make sense to see you wanna act on it. Though, you never struck me as the kind of guy who'd want to just sit back and watch somebody stick around in trouble when times get rough.
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Mr. Reliable strikes again. [ it sounds very fond. and once he's fairly sure there's no one else around, he moves to slide his hand gently around the crook of axel's elbow to lightly hold his arm while they walk. ]
And, yes. I suppose that's right; it is something of my duty, though I can be a bit picky about how I choose to heal others. [ only when they're doing something really stupid, though, like picking a barfight, but that's probably not surprising. ] I am once again in your debt.
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And there we go, with his previous nickname being raised once again, to which Axel is receiving with a natural brightness. Perhaps unsurprising, in retrospect.
When the other moves to rest his hand where he does, Axel looks right at Temenos, away from the path in front of them. Though, he takes care to remember to keep an eye of where he's going so he doesn't get completely distracted. Does he also look beyond pleased? Yes. ]
That's me, Mr. Reliable in action! Don't wear the name out.
...Well, it isn't like you'd run around healing scrapes, or anything like that. [ Light joking but maybe he can easily picture Temenos bonking someone lightly on the head or something if it was a stupid injury. ] In my debt, huh? I'm not gonna consider that a bad thing at all.
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as for the rest. well. he sighs. ]
Yes... [ like he is so put upon to be in debt to axel. he is being dramatic, shaking his head. woe is him, etc. ] I suppose that is the case. The heavens only know what sort of repayment I'll be asked to provide...
[ clearly unbothered. ]
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Oh yeah?
[ A slight upturn of his lips at that, and the other man's little cute dramatic theatrics. ]
I guess your repayment would be accompanying me to a lovely night out at a restaurant.
[ Damn, that was so smooth Axel can't help but pat himself on the back. He's so good at this, man. ]
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Really, that's all? If you'd like.
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E-exactly...so. I'll be looking my best.
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Careful, Lea.
[ the good news is the dorkier he is the more temenos is into it so maybe this works out well for him after all? ]
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...Aha, whoops. Well, good thing is that I'm as careful as can be.
[ He says this despite the little trip-up there, help. Which probably makes him appear more ridiculous. Definitely works out so much better for him. ]