They only gave him seaweed because they're under the impression they need to give presents. They're just really bad at it... And they look kind of surprised to see he actually has it in his hands. Huh.
But at the offer of a walk, they sigh, tired from the day's events already. ]
I need you to give me more powder.
[ sure, maybe they look pretty like this, all shiny and vermilion red, but it makes everyone stare at them and that is way too embarrassing. ]
[ the COMPLIMENTS. They choke a little bit. Predictable... ]
T-that's not it. It's just normal for us to wear it.
[ they never stopped doing it - there's something comforting about the sense of belonging it brings. Matching all the other gems, and matching Kongou-sensei. ]
[ a strangled noise!! despite how it might have seemed like they were fishing, they actually weren't - to them, it's just a matter of fact, that a poisonous sludge-spreading crumbly gem like themself isn't as pretty as others like Diamond or Lapis - so they're thoroughly embarrassed by his compliments. It's hard to tell without their powder, but their whole face is flushed red. ]
[ they stop walking, clutching the jar close to their chest, and they'd like to glare at him, but they're too embarrassed for eye contact at the moment. ]
[ without faith in the compliments, Cinnabar's mind turns them into sarcastic jibes, instead. Lune is impossible to read, anyway, between his tone and his invisible face. ]
You said you'd earn my trust... You haven't done it yet.
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Re: week 2, saturday
They only gave him seaweed because they're under the impression they need to give presents. They're just really bad at it... And they look kind of surprised to see he actually has it in his hands. Huh.
But at the offer of a walk, they sigh, tired from the day's events already. ]
I need you to give me more powder.
[ sure, maybe they look pretty like this, all shiny and vermilion red, but it makes everyone stare at them and that is way too embarrassing. ]
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[though lune at least knows more about powder than adhesives]
You are not fond of this appearance? I think it quite lovely.
[though they're mostly just curious about cinnabar's answer]
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T-that's not it. It's just normal for us to wear it.
[ they never stopped doing it - there's something comforting about the sense of belonging it brings. Matching all the other gems, and matching Kongou-sensei. ]
... Besides, I stand out too much like this.
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Ahaha, you are rather eye-catching wherever it is that you go here, regardless of whether or not you wear powder.
[but also they'll conjure up a small container of powder for cinnabar, offering it over to them]
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That's only because I'm the only gem here. Stop saying weird things. The others are a lot cuter than me...
[ not that they care or anything ]
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[they repeat the word as if they haven't said it themselves before - but there is still a smile in their voice]
Even so, that does not detract from how cute you are. Your attitude and tendencies are very endearing.
Thank you for your help today.
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[ a strangled noise!! despite how it might have seemed like they were fishing, they actually weren't - to them, it's just a matter of fact, that a poisonous sludge-spreading crumbly gem like themself isn't as pretty as others like Diamond or Lapis - so they're thoroughly embarrassed by his compliments. It's hard to tell without their powder, but their whole face is flushed red. ]
S-shut up! I said stop! You're embarrassing me!
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except lune is just laughing lightly at that, a little bit endeared. they don't sound mocking, at the very least]
Does the truth fluster you so?
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[ they make Cinnabar feel embarrassed, yes, but they don't believe them - not one bit. ]
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Oh? I wouldn't say that exactly... I have lived a very long life, after all. I consider myself a rather excellent judge of beauty, and character.
I can confidently say that you possess both.
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[ they stop walking, clutching the jar close to their chest, and they'd like to glare at him, but they're too embarrassed for eye contact at the moment. ]
If you're done, I'm leaving...
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Will you come see me again?
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[ they sound rather beaten-down. ]
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[ without faith in the compliments, Cinnabar's mind turns them into sarcastic jibes, instead. Lune is impossible to read, anyway, between his tone and his invisible face. ]
You said you'd earn my trust... You haven't done it yet.
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Then what would you suggest? Is there a way you would prefer to be taken care of?
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[ this is all the advice they're willing to give, apparently. ]
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If you ever need assistance, you need but only ask.
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