Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-15488047-20131022040716/@comment-15488047-20131028061924

The force of Tatonga's action almost set Cerule off balance - he had a terribly powerful arm! He certainly saw the tear that escaped Tianee's eye, but since she acted like nothing happened, he would do the same.

"No worries," he said smoothly, "You have been gone for a while, after all. Perhaps he's just...being affectionate." He paused, relishing the feel of her gentle fingers through his hair. "Thank you."

"I'd be happy to go to your home-" his sentence was conveniently interrupted with a sneeze. Wiping his nose with a handkerchief (he hoped that he wasn't already getting sick-!), he continued, "and I wouldn't say 'no' to a cup of tea." He hoped that the sweets he packed along would help cheer her up. He linked arms with her, hoping that she wouldn't be dismayed by his action.

He turned to Tatonga, smiling wanly, "My gender aside, I'm grateful that Tianee trusts me enough to invite me over to her treasured home. It was a pleasure to meet you, as well."