06-18-2021, 06:11 PM
How is he so sure? Well the truth of it is, because Laurelin doesn’t have very much going on inside of his head so it’s rather easy to be sure of things when there’s nothing for any worries to stick to. But he is also not self-aware enough to know that’s the reason why he’s so sure. So he just tells Aureline, his eyes lit up with a dazzling smile “Because I want both of those things to happen, so they’re going to.”
And for him - it was as simple as that.
When she compliments him, he shakes his mane and sends some more sparks up into the dark air - delighted, as always, to be appreciated. He did, in fact, know how perfect he was but it was nice to hear it confirmed by someone else. Especially a friend (though he didn’t mind getting compliments from strangers either).
He hadn’t thought she was serious when she was asking him what it was like not to have the sun inside of him, but she asks again and with that soft smile - how can he not take the moment to talk about himself?
“It’s not as interesting as having the sun inside me, I’m sure.” Though Laurelin doesn’t do self-deprecation well so maybe this doesn’t come off as kind as he intends it. But it brightens his smile for a moment before he continues - trying to think of a way to tell her what it was like being him. “It’s not bad though. I’m always warm - even in the coldest winter thanks to whatever makes me glow and do the whole sparky thing. I was raised by a pretty great mom - have some pretty great friends.” And here he reaches out to nudge her gently and his eyes dance a little more. He’s never tried to think about this before and he feels like he’s not doing a very good job. Which is a new feeling for him.
So Laurelin just shrugs, another new feeling - being at a loss for words.
And for him - it was as simple as that.
When she compliments him, he shakes his mane and sends some more sparks up into the dark air - delighted, as always, to be appreciated. He did, in fact, know how perfect he was but it was nice to hear it confirmed by someone else. Especially a friend (though he didn’t mind getting compliments from strangers either).
He hadn’t thought she was serious when she was asking him what it was like not to have the sun inside of him, but she asks again and with that soft smile - how can he not take the moment to talk about himself?
“It’s not as interesting as having the sun inside me, I’m sure.” Though Laurelin doesn’t do self-deprecation well so maybe this doesn’t come off as kind as he intends it. But it brightens his smile for a moment before he continues - trying to think of a way to tell her what it was like being him. “It’s not bad though. I’m always warm - even in the coldest winter thanks to whatever makes me glow and do the whole sparky thing. I was raised by a pretty great mom - have some pretty great friends.” And here he reaches out to nudge her gently and his eyes dance a little more. He’s never tried to think about this before and he feels like he’s not doing a very good job. Which is a new feeling for him.
So Laurelin just shrugs, another new feeling - being at a loss for words.
LAURELIN
@[aureline]