Just for a second, he couldn't control the expressions on his face. She had a way of saying things that made him feel such an odd mix of emotions.
The fact that she and her sister had been forced (by their parents, no less) to live by committing petty thievery made him immeasurably sad and angry. The reminder that they were living in vastly improved circumstances now relieved him. And he couldn't help being the tiniest but amused at her casual mention of pickpocketing: not that she'd had to do it, but that she trusted him enough to say it. It was enormously endearing, somehow. No one else in his world spoke like she did.
He pulled her closer and kissed the top of her head, still enjoying the feel of her hand on his chest.
"It's good that you state things directly rather than hinting. I am notorious for not picking up on hints and for missing social cues.
"I'm glad you like parks. I do, too. And I'm glad that you'll be able to just relax and enjoy this one without worrying about anyone's pockets."
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Date: 2012-07-10 09:55 pm (UTC)The fact that she and her sister had been forced (by their parents, no less) to live by committing petty thievery made him immeasurably sad and angry. The reminder that they were living in vastly improved circumstances now relieved him. And he couldn't help being the tiniest but amused at her casual mention of pickpocketing: not that she'd had to do it, but that she trusted him enough to say it. It was enormously endearing, somehow. No one else in his world spoke like she did.
He pulled her closer and kissed the top of her head, still enjoying the feel of her hand on his chest.
"It's good that you state things directly rather than hinting. I am notorious for not picking up on hints and for missing social cues.
"I'm glad you like parks. I do, too. And I'm glad that you'll be able to just relax and enjoy this one without worrying about anyone's pockets."
Everything is better with you there. Everything.