[That smile, hesitant or not, drew a smile in return from Caleb. He fought the urge to immediately reach out, and instead smoothed his hands down along his shirt in an almost self-conscious gesture at the compliment. He'd spent perhaps a bit too long wrapped in rags and trying to go unnoticed, and to be noticed by Essek was... it was good.
Essek wasn't the only one who had to compose himself and remind himself not to let his gaze wander too much. He had, in many ways, been given a warning of what would be awaiting him via the post the dunamancer had made on the network, and yet here he was defenseless against it.]
You look stunning.
[The words were out before he fully realized that he'd intended to speak them. They were true, though.]
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Date: 2023-07-25 06:48 am (UTC)Essek wasn't the only one who had to compose himself and remind himself not to let his gaze wander too much. He had, in many ways, been given a warning of what would be awaiting him via the post the dunamancer had made on the network, and yet here he was defenseless against it.]
You look stunning.
[The words were out before he fully realized that he'd intended to speak them. They were true, though.]
I am ready, ja. [He offered his arm.] Shall we?