[ The smile she gives him is a consolation, if any. She's not even sure what she's disappointed about at this point, but she just knows she is. The moment of peace and tranquility, the moment of being with someone you could be yourself with is gone. Perhaps that is the one that Ayaka is upset most about. A time that she thought would last longer flew by so quickly without being given the chance to say goodbye. It's something they can never have again.
And yet, Cloud's words, simple as they are, brush those thoughts of grief away. She looks to him before looking down at their hands. Is that her cue to get up? If the party is over, then there's no need to stay here, after all. But with her senses more awake, it only means the heat she feels is more present than it was earlier.
Her eyes close and she clears her throat. A deep breath, Ayaka. You can do this. ]
Yes. I don't see a point in staying here anymore.
[ She'll get up when he does! And if they start walking? She's not going to waste any time in moving closer. If she's not close, if she can't feel anything? She's afraid she's going to feel so uncomfortable it might hurt again like last time. ]
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And yet, Cloud's words, simple as they are, brush those thoughts of grief away. She looks to him before looking down at their hands. Is that her cue to get up? If the party is over, then there's no need to stay here, after all. But with her senses more awake, it only means the heat she feels is more present than it was earlier.
Her eyes close and she clears her throat. A deep breath, Ayaka. You can do this. ]
Yes. I don't see a point in staying here anymore.
[ She'll get up when he does! And if they start walking? She's not going to waste any time in moving closer. If she's not close, if she can't feel anything? She's afraid she's going to feel so uncomfortable it might hurt again like last time. ]