[ leaning aside, he sets down the box so he has his other hand free to unclasp the bracelet, unwinding the crossed straps to free it from his wrist. ends held carefully in his hands, he holds it out. ]
Let's, and I will also treasure it forever. Your memories and everything.
[She nods firmly, and after he removes his bracelet, she lifts her wrist up. She plans to do the same, where a ribbon would normally be used to tie hair, but he probably needs a little more length before it is useable. It is long enough for it to wrap neatly around his wrist, she is certain.]
[ with a nod, he motions to her wrist first so he can slip the bracelet on carefully, over knuckles and down. he positions it so he can make sure the orange lather criss-crosses properly, then pulls the cord through the silver clasp and tugs it tight. he laughs a bit. ]
Your wrist is so much smaller than mine.
[ but he manages to secure it, leaning away again. ]
[She watches curiously, how he ties it. Her wrist is comparatively tiny, that it looks like he had to figure out some workarounds to get it happening.
She can't help but laugh.]
I suppose I would have to be as big as you for it to work. But it's so beautiful, after you tied it on like this. [She holds it up, fascinated by how it looks on her wrist.] I will keep this on as much as I can. Thank you, Ryuu, for something so important.
[Sometimes she has to keep it safe, after all. As for her ribbon, she holds it up and out, waiting for him to follow suit.]
[ obediently, ryuu extends his wrist so he can receive the ribbon. like her, he's sure he won't be able to wear it all of the time, but this moment is what imbues it with something special - something worth remembering. ]
I should be thanking you. I've come to like this place a lot because it was you who introduced me, you know?
[ with the exchange complete, he smiles. ]
Now it's a promise.
[ one that he can carry with him, so long as he's here. ]
[She diligently ties it, gently and making sure the knot stays. It's because it's Ryuu, that sometimes, she feels comfortable enough to be a little bit more affectionate, that as soon as she finishes the knot, she kisses it gently. Now it's a token!]
There--
[Before she hears what he had to say. She flushes deeply before trying to see if there was anything else to look at.]
W-well! I mean, I-I am sure that with your natural charm, the world would've welcomed you with open arms. Y-you're loved, Ryuu!
[She clears her throat before nodding.] A promise I will hold close.
[ it's hard to explain, how he doesn't know if he would have wanted to be loved simply for who or what he is. how closely being seen or heard ties in with his sense of self, instead. but hearing it so plainly is still a precious thing, right? instead of words that don't seem to fully convey what he's thinking, he takes hold of her hand and brings it up, placing a mirrored kiss atop it.
[He's so sweet. No, sweet doesn't do him justice. She doesn't know what or how she would describe him. How she feels at peace around him. How she feels safe. And how he turns her into a hot mess like just two seconds ago, flustered because someone is just very charming. Ryuu is Ryuu, that is how best to describe him.
He does it again when he kisses her hand, a token for a token. Where she almost tenses up, her chest beating wildly, but then she calms. It's just how she feels around him. A mixture of both.
She can't help but smile, even if she was so red just before, and presses her forehead to his, holding his hands tightly in hers. Her mouth opens, but she doesn't even know what to say.]
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[She blinks as he pulls back, curiously watching as he shakes his sleeve.]
My, that's beautiful. It looks like something uniquely yours!
[She reaches back, to her hair, and unties it. Shaking it out a little so that it could straighten itself, she brings forward her long red ribbon.]
I have this.
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[ leaning aside, he sets down the box so he has his other hand free to unclasp the bracelet, unwinding the crossed straps to free it from his wrist. ends held carefully in his hands, he holds it out. ]
I'll pour all my memories into this.
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[She nods firmly, and after he removes his bracelet, she lifts her wrist up. She plans to do the same, where a ribbon would normally be used to tie hair, but he probably needs a little more length before it is useable. It is long enough for it to wrap neatly around his wrist, she is certain.]
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Your wrist is so much smaller than mine.
[ but he manages to secure it, leaning away again. ]
There we are.
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She can't help but laugh.]
I suppose I would have to be as big as you for it to work. But it's so beautiful, after you tied it on like this. [She holds it up, fascinated by how it looks on her wrist.] I will keep this on as much as I can. Thank you, Ryuu, for something so important.
[Sometimes she has to keep it safe, after all. As for her ribbon, she holds it up and out, waiting for him to follow suit.]
Now it is your turn.
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I should be thanking you. I've come to like this place a lot because it was you who introduced me, you know?
[ with the exchange complete, he smiles. ]
Now it's a promise.
[ one that he can carry with him, so long as he's here. ]
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There--
[Before she hears what he had to say. She flushes deeply before trying to see if there was anything else to look at.]
W-well! I mean, I-I am sure that with your natural charm, the world would've welcomed you with open arms. Y-you're loved, Ryuu!
[She clears her throat before nodding.] A promise I will hold close.
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a token for a token. ]
Yeah. I will too.
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He does it again when he kisses her hand, a token for a token. Where she almost tenses up, her chest beating wildly, but then she calms. It's just how she feels around him. A mixture of both.
She can't help but smile, even if she was so red just before, and presses her forehead to his, holding his hands tightly in hers. Her mouth opens, but she doesn't even know what to say.]