Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-25924729-20160209062713/@comment-25924729-20160324082647

"It wasn't easy," she agreed. "You always had that knack for seeing right through people. I used to be afraid to even hang around you, afraid of the smallest slip up and having the disguise broken." she laughed, just a little.

For a long time afterward, she said nothing, content to stay in his arms, basking in the company and understanding. One word echoed in her mind: You're practically my family at this point.

Until now, she never really thought of Azzie as more than a friend, albeit a very close one. Perhaps she was just afraid of getting emotionally invested in anyone. But now, with all the lies and pretending out of the way, maybe they could finally share something real?

Finally, reluctantly, she let go, brushing away one final tear from her eye. "I guess i have to remake my first impression now." she cleared her throat. "Azzie Cardos-... Cardamom, my name is Birch, Daphne Birch, or just Daph if you like. Nice to meetchu."