[something in her shoulders relax; it was always hard, to navigate these conversations and not automatically gear up to argue her point. It wasn't as though she had these conversations with other people - Ampere, sometimes, but the rest of the people she traveled with couldn't be bothered.
Yes, I did. [Had it been Charles or someone else, he might expect solemn words about how he's still good inside and valuable as a person. Important as that might be (and he does believe it, despite himself) it's a lot harder to swallow. Thinking positively is a big ask, these days.]
[she picks up her drink to take a sip, and while she isn't anywhere near drunk - her tolerance was much higher than it used to be - it does make talking a touch easier]
Mmm. Although - [and she tilts her head smile wide and impish at him, the lilt returning] - if you do want to drink in silence, I do not mind.
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She finally shrugs and smiles a bit wider]
You did ask me about what hasn't changed.
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Mmm. Although - [and she tilts her head smile wide and impish at him, the lilt returning] - if you do want to drink in silence, I do not mind.
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I won't be drinking any more. I've had too much already.
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Already? Goodness, you have gotten old, love.
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