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iD. @townsrose,⠀Then, please, enlighten me. What's the actual story? 

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            "I mean... I figured—only because it's you. Anyone else, I would have assumed otherwise."

iD. @hattravels,⠀It's never my intention to be rude by telling you such a thing. You know that, right? 

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            Maddox blushed faintly. "It's just embarrassing being told I look bad." 

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            Maddox sighs in defeat, eyes darting away from hers. He knows she's right, unfortunately—she usually is during their bickering. It's not like he was trying that hard to be secretive anyway. "Yeah, I guess." He shrugs weakly, embarrassment seeping into his posture. 

iD. @hattravels,⠀[In all honesty, Lenora is used to it. She's been the center of attention since birth, but there's something about the way Maddox looks at her that makes her feel special; it doesn't feel disingenuous or like a mere common courtesy. It's sweet, truly─but she knows that he'd likely spiral if she ever told him that. Instead, she responds softly─fondly.]⠀I think you just did. 

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            "I'm not gonna answer that." Truthfully, Maddox does fumble his words with everyone, but the shyness specifically is a Lenora Exclusive. Usually the cause is pure awkwardness or anxiety, but with Lenora, he can't help but be nervous; she seems endlessly perfect. 

i grew up with him, my parents introduced us when i was just a kid. [ he smiles, ] most kids get toys or painting sets… i got a dragon. 

iD. @berkborn,⠀I think it's reasonable not to have faith.⠀[Nora folds her arms over her chest, eyeing the beast skeptically. It's clear she's on edge, but she's trying─willing─to be open-minded, even if only just a little.]⠀.. How long have you had him? 

i value my life! [ he pats the dragon’s scales, ] i just choose to have faith in these great creatures. (:

iD. @cemetryredroses,⠀Well, aren't you sweet?⠀[With undeniable grace, Nora takes the rose─careful so as to not let it drip onto her gown. She analyzes it for a moment, unable to keep from smiling.]⠀Thank you. It's beautiful. 

a potion .      * he looked back at her , his
            eyebrows furrowed . his hands rested on the
            desk . *      now will you please put it down ?

iD. @medicmixers,⠀[Nora's gaze flickers between the ravenette and the glimmering flask, her expression virtually unreadable. She's silent for a moment, simply analyzing the mysterious liquid, before she glances back up, arms folded over her chest.]⠀.. Then,  / what /  is it? 

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            "Maybe a little bit. And, uh, thanks." 

iD. @hattravels,⠀So do you. Seems like Evie's fashion advice finally had an impact. 

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            "What class are you heading to?" 

iD. @hattravels,⠀Well, if you're offering, I'd be a fool to say no. 

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            "It was an accident, I swear! [...] Do you (want) me to walk you to class? As an apology, of course." 

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            Maddox shifts his gaze from her back to the mess of parts on the table. "Uh ... It's complicated." 

iD. @hattravels,⠀Hey.⠀[Nora offers him a small smile, arms folded over her chest as she leans a hip against the edge of the table.]⠀What're you working on?