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That was what I was referring to, in this case.

[ Wrist bandage achieved, and now moving onto the next set of bites. She probably needs to work on her restraint, however good his reaction is. ]

Do you really want me to see you that way? [ A moot point perhaps because she isn't going to, but she's curious about his reasons for trying to convince her if he thought he had a shot at it. She never has figured out her own. ]

It's how most do.

That's not really what I asked.

It's what I've come to expect is all.

Still not what I asked. Am I going to have to insist on a yes or no answer? [ She's half playful here, but definitely not above insisting ]

[He hums, thoughtful.]

I suppose I don't really care either way. Whether or not you believe I'm pathetic, I'd still behave the same as now.

[ Not for the first time, not for the fiftieth time, she wishes he'd want better for himself. And also envies, a little, that he doesn't care how people see him. Her contradicting feelings about everything are world class migraine material. ]

Do you only do this to make me happy? [ She gestures vaguely around them to the mussed bed, the pile of discarded clothes, his bite marks. Being here with her at all. ] I know there's that piece of it, but -- do you get anything out of it?

[ She keeps patching him up and waits for an answer that will inevitably make her feel like she swallowed a brick and, also inevitably, strengthen her resolve to refuse to give up on him even so. ]

It's enjoyable for me, too.

[No hesitation there at least.]

That's a relief. [ at least she can be sure he isn't trying to spare her feelings, since he never has ] I'm a lot of unflattering things, but not quite selfish enough to be okay with you not enjoying it.

I wouldn't quite go that far, so don't worry too much.

[ She looks like she was about to say something, then stops and shakes her head. ]

Look up, I'll work on your neck. I really did a number on you this time.

[Tilting his head up for her.]

[ Cleaning and bandaging the punctures, then. And feeling not just some kind of way about the fact that she put them there, but all the kinds of ways. ]

I can call Venti to come fix you up if you want. [ Venti might (will assuredly) make fun of Aliza later, but not in a judgey way. ]

[And suddenly she was also from an RPGmaker game,

But he just smiles as gently as ever.]

I'll be alright.

[ His mind is such a weird place ]

Is it that you like it to linger, or you just don't see why you should bother getting them healed up? [ She'll bug him less about this in the future if it's the former ]

[Just ooc icon jokes]

More of the latter.

Ah. [ very well, bugging it is! ]

I worry about your health, is all. I like to think I wouldn't go too far, but...

This much isn't too bad. I'm sure it will be fine.

I'm less concerned with this, and more with what I could do in the future. No one encourages me quite like you do.

If it does get that bad, I won't say no to a healer. But we can worry about that if it happens.

[ That's probably a 'when', unfortunately. But as usual, he doesn't seem bothered. ]

All bandaged up. [ Since she was already leaned forward working on his neck, she swoops in closer to kiss the corner of his mouth. ]

How did the pillow work? [ Stroking along his wing for emphasis ] Hopefully you're not too tired.

It worked perfectly. Although I could probably use a nap.

[Him noodle.]

[ How did a woman with nearly endless stamina end up with so many squishy mortals who need naps all the time? Ah well she has Lupine for endurance training ~~for now~~ ]

You can stay here and rest if you want some company. I promise to lay off the bandaged parts. [ He's stayed here enough to know she has plenty of blankets and such, but this time he can actually sleep on his back if he wants to! Yay for useful gifts! ]

With an invitation like that, how am I to refuse?

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