[ He has no reason to be facetious, especially since he's blessed enough to be receiving advice from one of the people he admires and respects the most. The insight is certainly food for thought, and chews on it slowly, with great care. Tension leaves his arms, and he unconsciously dips forward. Possibly too close for comfort, though— as always— he's oblivious to this. A hum, a deep rumble in his throat, accompanies his meditation. ]
Indeed, in knowing eternity, the days or weeks needed to ensnare their "prey," for lack of a better word— sorry— may seem like a trifling matter. To an abomination that is immortal, a human lifespan passes in the blink of an eye. But I also think that in understanding that their lives are so fleeting, there is... at least a little bit of urgency to possess them, to preserve them as they are in the moment that captivated them so.
[ Of all times, the old ache in his knee returns again. Even if he feels the twinge, his own professionalism keeps it from showing on his face, lest he cause HiMERU-san to worry unduly. Maintaining eye contact and a placid smile, he rests his knee between HiMERU's legs. A little more tension leaves his body, relief apparent in a soft huff. ]
After all, people can change quite a bit in just a day, and even more in a year. Ah— but of course, you're just as dazzling and radiant as you've ever been, HiMERU-san.
[ In what is probably intended as a reassuring gesture, he smiles and slides a hand over HiMERU's, giving it a gentle squeeze. ]
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[ He has no reason to be facetious, especially since he's blessed enough to be receiving advice from one of the people he admires and respects the most. The insight is certainly food for thought, and chews on it slowly, with great care. Tension leaves his arms, and he unconsciously dips forward. Possibly too close for comfort, though— as always— he's oblivious to this. A hum, a deep rumble in his throat, accompanies his meditation. ]
Indeed, in knowing eternity, the days or weeks needed to ensnare their "prey," for lack of a better word— sorry— may seem like a trifling matter. To an abomination that is immortal, a human lifespan passes in the blink of an eye. But I also think that in understanding that their lives are so fleeting, there is... at least a little bit of urgency to possess them, to preserve them as they are in the moment that captivated them so.
[ Of all times, the old ache in his knee returns again. Even if he feels the twinge, his own professionalism keeps it from showing on his face, lest he cause HiMERU-san to worry unduly. Maintaining eye contact and a placid smile, he rests his knee between HiMERU's legs. A little more tension leaves his body, relief apparent in a soft huff. ]
After all, people can change quite a bit in just a day, and even more in a year. Ah— but of course, you're just as dazzling and radiant as you've ever been, HiMERU-san.
[ In what is probably intended as a reassuring gesture, he smiles and slides a hand over HiMERU's, giving it a gentle squeeze. ]