Oh, I get it, [ Matt says, into the huffy not-really-silence. His brain feels like it's floating away from his body a little bit, but his tone is amused. ] You don't think I'm pretty anymore.
[ Sorry Tezca. If it helps, this level of emboldening is a sign of trust. (It's also a sign of exhaustion and anemia, but stuff can be two things.)
For a moment, Matt's occupied just keeping pace with Tezcatlipoca. He's hustling a little faster than Matt would prefer, but he can appreciate the value of getting inside and getting something to drink. Getting some rest. Now that the immediate danger has passed, the chill Matt felt before is really starting to sink in. ]
Most parts of town are nice around here, I think, [ Matt says. Meaning Highstorm as a whole rather than this specific neighborhood, but the distinction may not be clear. ] The architecture is really beautiful. But uh ... I'm in kind of a unique housing situation. My friend was letting me crash with him, and then he switched sides ...
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[ Sorry Tezca. If it helps, this level of emboldening is a sign of trust. (It's also a sign of exhaustion and anemia, but stuff can be two things.)
For a moment, Matt's occupied just keeping pace with Tezcatlipoca. He's hustling a little faster than Matt would prefer, but he can appreciate the value of getting inside and getting something to drink. Getting some rest. Now that the immediate danger has passed, the chill Matt felt before is really starting to sink in. ]
Most parts of town are nice around here, I think, [ Matt says. Meaning Highstorm as a whole rather than this specific neighborhood, but the distinction may not be clear. ] The architecture is really beautiful. But uh ... I'm in kind of a unique housing situation. My friend was letting me crash with him, and then he switched sides ...
And they just kinda gave me the house.