[ Psyche glances up at him quickly, her eyes going just a little wider with surprise. Maybe he really does know her a little too well.
After a second her pinky tightens around his, and she laughs softly. ]
I won't be mad, if it comes to that. We'll both do our best for what we believe in. And if it's that easy to stop me, then it just means I have a long way to go still. ...If I see a need to, I'd stop you, too.
I know that well, Psyche. That could I feel in my heart that you would stop me should you ever felt the need to is one of the things that drew me to you.
[ He'll never compromise on his belief that she has a lot more inner strength than she believes. ]
[ That brings a startled blush to her face. What was it Eros had said? "Because you're weak, you understand those who are weak"? It's such a contrast, again. ]
Well... if you say something like that, all I can do is answer that I'd definitely manage, somehow.
I will. [ She says it with a little more confidence this time, eyes creasing in amusement. ] ...But I'm a little glad that I can count on Wang Lu to help me, too.
[ That probably also counts as being resourceful. ]
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[ But the thought makes her laugh softly as she glances up at him again through her eyelashes. ]
I'll do my best if you will.
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Then let's make a promise to do our best. Shall we seal the deal?
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[ She pauses a moment before putting out her own pinky. Promises are important, she wants to be certain what she's committing to. ]
To trying to be happy. Whatever that means to each of us?
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[ He smiles, taking her pinky. ]
Though if I must stop you, know that I will and that it comes from my own selfishness.
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After a second her pinky tightens around his, and she laughs softly. ]
I won't be mad, if it comes to that. We'll both do our best for what we believe in. And if it's that easy to stop me, then it just means I have a long way to go still. ...If I see a need to, I'd stop you, too.
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[ He'll never compromise on his belief that she has a lot more inner strength than she believes. ]
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[ That brings a startled blush to her face. What was it Eros had said? "Because you're weak, you understand those who are weak"? It's such a contrast, again. ]
Well... if you say something like that, all I can do is answer that I'd definitely manage, somehow.
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[ He laughs brightly. ]
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[ That probably also counts as being resourceful. ]