[Without even noticing, the small smile manages to get her to relax a fraction. That's it. It's not normal if Kashuu doesn't have something to smile about. He's even better about finding these little spots of light than she is.
Then his words surprise her.
Kind?
Surprised, she shakes her head. Heat rises to her cheeks predictably and she looks away, even if she doesn't let go of his hand.]
No, I'm - I... only tell you the truth.
[There's nothing kind about that.
Just... factual.
Even if she can't deny the warm feeling in her chest, the way that it makes her feel glad to know that maybe... just maybe she's done something to reassure him too?]
no subject
Then his words surprise her.
Kind?
Surprised, she shakes her head. Heat rises to her cheeks predictably and she looks away, even if she doesn't let go of his hand.]
No, I'm - I... only tell you the truth.
[There's nothing kind about that.
Just... factual.
Even if she can't deny the warm feeling in her chest, the way that it makes her feel glad to know that maybe... just maybe she's done something to reassure him too?]