[ There's pride and a tinge of happiness at him accepting her drink, taking a swig and confirming what she knew already. That she was right. But the satisfaction and validation she feels is far different from her own reassurances, that's for sure. It's enough to calm her worries, lessen her fidgeting, even as the familiar smell of cigar smoke is inhaled.
He replies, and she tilts her head, worried for a moment that he is upset. But then he talks.. And talks, and Lottie focuses enough to try and think over his tone. And she eventually settles on: he really does sound happy. In his own Silco brand way, of course β nothing traditionally gleanable on his face. She knows him well enough to discern between his moods, even if they aren't a traditional sort of friends. But from what they've shared, they've complained about earnestly, she thinks she has a genuinely good idea on what that perfectly drawn on brow says.
Her brows slowly rise, mouth ajar, and her eyes stay watered β but they never spill. She looks a mix of surprised and teetering on thrilled, ]
..So you aren't mad at me?? Really?
[ It's high and hopeful, her tone. But then she remembers who she is and continues with: ]
i am so sorry she's like this
He replies, and she tilts her head, worried for a moment that he is upset. But then he talks.. And talks, and Lottie focuses enough to try and think over his tone. And she eventually settles on: he really does sound happy. In his own Silco brand way, of course β nothing traditionally gleanable on his face. She knows him well enough to discern between his moods, even if they aren't a traditional sort of friends. But from what they've shared, they've complained about earnestly, she thinks she has a genuinely good idea on what that perfectly drawn on brow says.
Her brows slowly rise, mouth ajar, and her eyes stay watered β but they never spill. She looks a mix of surprised and teetering on thrilled, ]
..So you aren't mad at me?? Really?
[ It's high and hopeful, her tone. But then she remembers who she is and continues with: ]
I mean, of course you aren't!! Obviously.