Chap 48 - Game or not

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Etzia hesitates, sensing the genuine warmth in Aesira's tone. She lets Aesira enter the house, and they both make their way to the living room. Cyd went to hiding and Aziel is sitting at the couch.

Aesira

settling onto the couch "While we wait, do you have any board games?"

Etzia

shaking her head "No, unfortunately. Why should buy them?"

Aesira

 "So how do you have fun then?"

Etzia

 fidgeting slightly, a hint of frustration showing "So, um, what do you... like to do for fun?"

Aesira

smiling gently "Fun? That's an interesting question. I suppose it varies. I find some joy in... strategy games. They challenge the mind, you know?"

Etzia

 nods slowly, trying to understand "Sounds... complicated. I don't really play games much."

Aesira

 leans forward, genuinely curious "Really? What about hobbies? Reading? Drawing? Anything like that?"

Etzia: shrugs slightly, feeling a bit hesitate "I read sometimes. But mostly, I just... I don't do much."

Suddenly Aesira brought board games with her.

Etzia:

noticing the stack of board games Aesira placed on the table "Aesira, I must ask—why did you carry all these board games with you?"

Aesira

 grinning sheepishly "I... well, I thought they might be fun. You know, to pass the time and it come handy."

Etzia

raising an eyebrow, intrigued "Fun? You mean, for us to play together?"

Aesira

shrugging slightly "Yes, but mostly for myself. I like them. It's... easier that way."

Etzia

 leaning forward, her curiosity piqued "Easier? Why would it be easier to play alone?"

Aesira

 pausing for a moment, considering her words "People can be... overwhelming. Games don't judge. They just offer a challenge, and I can lose myself in them without the pressure of social interactions."

Etzia

 nodding slowly, beginning to understand "I see. So, you brought them to... socialize?"

Aesira

 "Exactly. But... I guess having you here changes things a bit." Her gaze softens as she looks at Etzia.

Etzia

 leaning back, curious "Changes how?"

Aesira

"I mean, you're not like others. You make it... interesting. You challenge how I view things and tell me what kind of person you are. It's refreshing."

Etzia

"It's nice I guess."

Aesira: smiling warmly "Exactly! Sometimes, opening up with someone can lead to unexpected fun. It's like a game in itself, trying to understand each other."

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