Ah, but without gratitude, both parties are poorer. I am on my way.
[ Gently and cheerfully, not a rebuke but a reminder of something nice. Oh... oh, dear.
With some thought, he takes a couple of elixirs from their storage, and a nice little bag where they can fit. Perhaps he had not yet thought to do the shopping for the holidays that he has heard are approaching, but it is something he - well. Not fully made himself, but imbued with magic himself, so that should do. For now.
Then he makes his way to the woods, only a little slower for the colder weather and possibly a bit of snow on the ground. ]
(ooc: i know i dropped the ball terribly on this, so i won't be offended at all if you're not interested in continuing this, but i would certainly like to!)
Regis, [ Elsa replies, turning to him with a smile. In her hands is a small package, and she fiddles a little with the bow she's attached to it. ] Thank you for coming. I know it's a bit out of the way.
[ His reassurance seems to mollify her, a little. She offers him a smile. ]
I agree. It's an excellent meeting spot for excellent company. [ She fiddles with the gift in her hands.
Right, that's why she called him here. She holds out the little box for him. ]
Recently, I've been practicing making sweets. I'm not certain how much of a sweet tooth you have, but I did make you some chocolates, since I enjoyed speaking with you last time. I hope you enjoy them.
[ Oh... oh. Regis smiles, without even thinking about it. ]
I do, in fact, have a bit of a sweet tooth, so the present is very welcome. Would you object if I share it, however? We have taken in a six-year-old, and I guess she would enjoy them, as well.
[ Presents are to give joy, to the giver and gifted both. He hopes that this question will make it easier to Elsa, distracting her away from the nervousness. ]
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[ She pauses for a moment. ]
Though, I do have something to give you.
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Thank you.
In person, then. The place, perhaps, where we first ran into each other?
[ No, he hasn't forgotten that away from the city is where she prefers to be, when left to her own devices. ]
voice | slides back in nearly a week later
[ She lets out a quiet laugh, and that she feels a little self-conscious comes through the connection. ]
I'd love that. I'll be there very soon. Travel safely.
voice -> action | I am familiar with this affliction
[ Gently and cheerfully, not a rebuke but a reminder of something nice. Oh... oh, dear.
With some thought, he takes a couple of elixirs from their storage, and a nice little bag where they can fit. Perhaps he had not yet thought to do the shopping for the holidays that he has heard are approaching, but it is something he - well. Not fully made himself, but imbued with magic himself, so that should do. For now.
Then he makes his way to the woods, only a little slower for the colder weather and possibly a bit of snow on the ground. ]
Elsa?
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Regis, [ Elsa replies, turning to him with a smile. In her hands is a small package, and she fiddles a little with the bow she's attached to it. ] Thank you for coming. I know it's a bit out of the way.
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[ Regis chuckles softly. ]
It is not as though my regular obligations are that strenuous, Elsa. It is quite all right, and 'tis beautiful, out here.
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I agree. It's an excellent meeting spot for excellent company. [ She fiddles with the gift in her hands.
Right, that's why she called him here. She holds out the little box for him. ]
Recently, I've been practicing making sweets. I'm not certain how much of a sweet tooth you have, but I did make you some chocolates, since I enjoyed speaking with you last time. I hope you enjoy them.
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I do, in fact, have a bit of a sweet tooth, so the present is very welcome. Would you object if I share it, however? We have taken in a six-year-old, and I guess she would enjoy them, as well.
[ Presents are to give joy, to the giver and gifted both. He hopes that this question will make it easier to Elsa, distracting her away from the nervousness. ]
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Oh, I wouldn't object at all. Chocolate is best shared with one you care about.
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Indeed it is.
In fact, if you are returning to the city, we can find a place that serves good hot chocolate, to ease the strain of the walk?
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[ And Regis offers his arm, without pause or hesitation, as it is only polite. ]
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Thank you for accompanying me. I truly do appreciate it.
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And very much likewise, Elsa.
Besides baking, how have you been?
[ It is not small talk, not with the attention he is paying to her even as they make their way along the snowy path. ]