[ the way that Thoma speaks, so open and honest, is quite nearly enough to take Childe off guard even after everything he's been through here. when one considers that he'd been made to admit to some long-dormant secrets or some hidden desires due to the kizuna forces beyond his control, it's understandable that there's always some lingering suspicion or doubts whenever he encounters someone being so ... truthful. especially about things like these, though maybe it's his own experience handling how he feels that has him feeling a certain type of way about Thoma's adorable honesty.
the hand on his jaw is met with a tip of his head, applying gradual pressure into Thoma's hold and fully milking the gesture for all it's worth. there's a playful, fond look in his eyes, an unmistakable, pleased expression to complement the blond's honesty. ]
Then I guess you'll have to take me as I am.
[ Childe himself isn't exactly dressed for the snow, having long since traded his own Harbinger uniform for something that was more native to the area. it's not the haori that had been offered prior, but something of similar make and a thinner material. obviously he isn't as bothered by the cold as most.
his gaze lingers a moment longer on Thoma's own, and for a second it looks like he's leaning in, closing the distance between them in a single, unbroken movement - before he reaches down to grab at the other's wrist, leaning back and tugging him back towards the door with that same wide, playful grin in on his face. ]
Come on, then. [ it takes little prompting for him to slip his hold lower, taking a hold of Thoma's hand and lacing their fingers. ] I'll tell you everything you want to know.
[ he doesn't so much lead Thoma along as he drags him off, pulling him towards the double doors and out into the vast snowscape beyond. there's a light flurry falling down and a cleared path, the snow shoveled off of it and into piles on either side of the walkways. there's practically no one about at this time, which is a given considering the sudden drop in temperature once one steps outside, but Childe seems hardly bothered by it. ]
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the hand on his jaw is met with a tip of his head, applying gradual pressure into Thoma's hold and fully milking the gesture for all it's worth. there's a playful, fond look in his eyes, an unmistakable, pleased expression to complement the blond's honesty. ]
Then I guess you'll have to take me as I am.
[ Childe himself isn't exactly dressed for the snow, having long since traded his own Harbinger uniform for something that was more native to the area. it's not the haori that had been offered prior, but something of similar make and a thinner material. obviously he isn't as bothered by the cold as most.
his gaze lingers a moment longer on Thoma's own, and for a second it looks like he's leaning in, closing the distance between them in a single, unbroken movement - before he reaches down to grab at the other's wrist, leaning back and tugging him back towards the door with that same wide, playful grin in on his face. ]
Come on, then. [ it takes little prompting for him to slip his hold lower, taking a hold of Thoma's hand and lacing their fingers. ] I'll tell you everything you want to know.
[ he doesn't so much lead Thoma along as he drags him off, pulling him towards the double doors and out into the vast snowscape beyond. there's a light flurry falling down and a cleared path, the snow shoveled off of it and into piles on either side of the walkways. there's practically no one about at this time, which is a given considering the sudden drop in temperature once one steps outside, but Childe seems hardly bothered by it. ]