[ Having enough time to deliberate how he wanted to gift her, Cloud's just about made up his mind when Ayaka returns to the dining area and takes her seat next to him. But...he can tell that something's thrown a hitch into things. Nothing bad, mind, but it's like when they first started exploring their feelings together for the first time. Even before Nara... He can't place his finger on it. But, did it have something to do with her birthday? And the very same reason he was also recluse over it? ]
You okay?
[ "Um... May I hold your hand for a moment?" ]
You can have it for longer than that.
[ There's no hesitation on his part. Her present remains in his lap, whilst his hand slips into hers, the blond scooting an inch or so on his knees closer to her so they can remain idle by one another. Giving it a squeeze, he sighs through his nose, playing patiently for her. ]
Take your time.
[ Lord knows he needed it while he was settling into his own feelings for her, and how to express them. A confident smile graces his lips. And if she had to cry? Laugh? Talk everything through? Cloud's going to wait before he goes ahead with her gift. ]
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You okay?
[ "Um... May I hold your hand for a moment?" ]
You can have it for longer than that.
[ There's no hesitation on his part. Her present remains in his lap, whilst his hand slips into hers, the blond scooting an inch or so on his knees closer to her so they can remain idle by one another. Giving it a squeeze, he sighs through his nose, playing patiently for her. ]
Take your time.
[ Lord knows he needed it while he was settling into his own feelings for her, and how to express them. A confident smile graces his lips. And if she had to cry? Laugh? Talk everything through? Cloud's going to wait before he goes ahead with her gift. ]