[ he says in reassurance, unflinching. because lucanis is not a pessimist, but he isn't an optimist, either. he plans for things going wrong, seeing every step of the way before him before choosing the best option. and to him, there is no option that will allow minrathous to be controlled by the venatori. or for neve to permanently lose her home. it isn't an option. so, therefore, there must be another path.
his expression shifts from stoic reassurance to a bit more relaxed, allowing himself to smile as his shoulders relax a bit. seemingly pleased that neve has agreed to common sense so lucanis would not need to do something more drastic.
he gives neve room to finish dinner while he packs up the dishes and leftovers -- the leftovers set to the side, the dishes going back in the bag in exchange for a large thermos, two clean cups, and another container. when neve finishes, he opens the container to reveal a small (personal size) pie, and lucanis offers her a fork. ]
There are no leftovers for this. [ this, it seems, is just for neve. and he sets to pour her a cup of coffee from the thermos, adding: ] And the supplies are already paid for; I only need to know where to deliver them.
[ as he sets her cup down, amused: ]
I have long since learned to ask for forgiveness rather than permission when it comes to you.
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[ he says in reassurance, unflinching. because lucanis is not a pessimist, but he isn't an optimist, either. he plans for things going wrong, seeing every step of the way before him before choosing the best option. and to him, there is no option that will allow minrathous to be controlled by the venatori. or for neve to permanently lose her home. it isn't an option. so, therefore, there must be another path.
his expression shifts from stoic reassurance to a bit more relaxed, allowing himself to smile as his shoulders relax a bit. seemingly pleased that neve has agreed to common sense so lucanis would not need to do something more drastic.
he gives neve room to finish dinner while he packs up the dishes and leftovers -- the leftovers set to the side, the dishes going back in the bag in exchange for a large thermos, two clean cups, and another container. when neve finishes, he opens the container to reveal a small (personal size) pie, and lucanis offers her a fork. ]
There are no leftovers for this. [ this, it seems, is just for neve. and he sets to pour her a cup of coffee from the thermos, adding: ] And the supplies are already paid for; I only need to know where to deliver them.
[ as he sets her cup down, amused: ]
I have long since learned to ask for forgiveness rather than permission when it comes to you.