She watched him for a moment more, a little surprised, but smiled and gave a nod before joining him at the table. After settling, she set the bowl in front of him.
"You don't have to be shy about wanting company, you know. You can join us whenever you like." Never mind what anyone else might say. Few people will openly argue with Yanli. And those that do usually get glared down by her brothers.
He breathed in the scent of the soup and took a small sip. The warm liquid was savory and sweet and it was...comforting. His sense of comfort intensified when she sat with him.
"I'm not used to it." he set his spoon down, "I don't know what to say."
"I know." He'd been skittish enough around a few of them when he'd first arrived, she remembered. And she'd made it her mission to help him feel more at ease, more at home, in Lotus Pier. Anyone else would probably not have been able to get so long. Weak as her cultivation was, her charm made up for it.
"And that's alright. You don't have to force yourself." She reached over to lightly cover his hand with hers for a moment. "I just want to be sure you know that. You don't have to stay inside all day."
And then a thought: "Would you like to collect some Lotus seeds with me today?"
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/snuggles tight <3
"I would rather..." he dropped his gaze to the floor, "Could you stay? For a little while?"
Was he asking for too much? She might be busy and her other brothers deserved her company more than him.
Re: /snuggles tight <3
"You don't have to be shy about wanting company, you know. You can join us whenever you like." Never mind what anyone else might say. Few people will openly argue with Yanli. And those that do usually get glared down by her brothers.
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"I'm not used to it." he set his spoon down, "I don't know what to say."
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"And that's alright. You don't have to force yourself." She reached over to lightly cover his hand with hers for a moment. "I just want to be sure you know that. You don't have to stay inside all day."
And then a thought: "Would you like to collect some Lotus seeds with me today?"