[ That’s another surprise, but it makes him smile, and tip his head towards her.
I’d like that. Selena’s food was all right, but I like home cooking better.
[ He moves back to sit on her bed, beside the cloak he’d laid there, and that’s when he notices Koroleva. She’s very bright. Her glow is eye-catching, and the only reason he’d not seen it sooner was because he had his back to her. He frowns. ]
Is she all right? I’ve not seen her look so blue as that.
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And she leans in to kiss his cheek. ]
I'm glad.
I think I'll try making dinner for you tonight, too. For once.
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I’d like that. Selena’s food was all right, but I like home cooking better.
[ He moves back to sit on her bed, beside the cloak he’d laid there, and that’s when he notices Koroleva. She’s very bright. Her glow is eye-catching, and the only reason he’d not seen it sooner was because he had his back to her. He frowns. ]
Is she all right? I’ve not seen her look so blue as that.
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Then her cheeks burn slightly. ]
Her glowing is tied to her emotions. The stronger the emotion, the brighter the glow.
[ She pauses, wondering if she should tell him the other part. ] She can also feel my emotions.
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[ Well, that's a surprise. D'Artagnan isn't sure what to say at first. Then he looks at Alina, seeing the colour on her cheeks.
He doesn't want her to be embarrassed. So he smiles. ]
Are you telling me she's blushing? You should tell her she has no need. Being shy around me is ridiculous.
[ He nods towards her crate. ]
Do you want me to help? With the cooking.
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She's just going back to working on getting things together and putting them out. ]
Sometimes it's impossible to help around you....
[ Then he offers to help and she smacks his hand away. ]
No!
I said the point was for me to cook for you. It's not me cooking for you if you're helping.
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All right! All right, I'm only offering. Can I at least help you carry everything to the kitchens? I promise not to do any of the actual work.
[ He smiles at her, raising a pair of hopeful eyebrows. Please? ]
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Then he raises and eyebrow and she sighs and nods her head. ]
All right. You can only help with the carrying.
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Okay, good. Load me up.