[ Savia is quiet for a moment. She doesn't like talking about war because she's not really a combatant. ]
You must be really strong then, I don't like thinking about it. My dad... he was known for making the most advanced weaponry. So I never really wanted anything to do with that.
[ She'll take another bite though, Gwen has a good idea. ]
I make trinkets like clocks and music boxes and automatons. If I could avoid fighting, I would but I can't.
[It's not quite a sigh, but she does let out a breath at that. That specific word. The F word.
Everyone here is so strange. How can they go around offering friendship so casually? There are people she's known all her life she would still hesitate to call friends, if only because it might be too familiar.]
...is making such an offer wise? My only interest is in returning home.
[It's not. She isn't sure what she's going to do from here on out, but she needs an excuse to keep distance.]
I won't be inconsiderate of others while I'm here, but asking to be friends is a bit too much.
[Every part of her, no matter how well they'd actually get along, no matter how much they actually would even have in common, is telling her to just accept the offer. She's that lonely.
[ Even Savia, in her social awkwardness notices that Gwen isn't responding to her offer with enthusiasm. Which makes Savia think she did something wrong, in the short time they've known each other which is a first. She brings a finger to her mouth and bites on it nervously. ]
Um, well... I don't see anything wrong with it. Don't you need allies in a foreign land or whatever it is? Would you prefer me to use that instead of friends?
[ Savia's silent for a long moment as she looks Gwen over. She's not going to press the issue more. ]
Okay... whatever makes you happy. My name's Savia. I'm not saying we have to be bestest friends, but it's better to have people who are friendly - sorry, not hostile in a place like this, right?
It's just like I said; I won't be inconsiderate of other people. If they need my help, I'll gladly lend a hand. Working together with others is never a bad route to take.
[It's just also like she said: no closeness to go with it.]
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[It's suspicious to say the least! She munches on some of her food for a moment, considering whether she should ask, then--]
...if you don't mind me asking, what changed?
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[ Oh wow she's really bringing the mood down here! So she'll awkwardly eat the takoyaki with a big munch. ]
Sorry, I'm bringing the mood down. I should do that less!
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[She says it like it’s completely Normal though. Munch munch, this food sure is good.]
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You must be really strong then, I don't like thinking about it. My dad... he was known for making the most advanced weaponry. So I never really wanted anything to do with that.
[ She'll take another bite though, Gwen has a good idea. ]
I make trinkets like clocks and music boxes and automatons. If I could avoid fighting, I would but I can't.
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Even so, she's said something she shouldn't have. She waves a hand dismissively.]
Forgive me, then. We needn't dwell on it further.
I've trained all my life to be a soldier, so it is...easy to forget about the circumstances of someone like yourself.
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[ And she says that with all the sincerity and wide eyes in the world. ]
Don't feel bad about it! Maybe since we're here we don't have to think about fighting and we can just be friends. Right?
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Everyone here is so strange. How can they go around offering friendship so casually? There are people she's known all her life she would still hesitate to call friends, if only because it might be too familiar.]
...is making such an offer wise? My only interest is in returning home.
[It's not. She isn't sure what she's going to do from here on out, but she needs an excuse to keep distance.]
I won't be inconsiderate of others while I'm here, but asking to be friends is a bit too much.
[Every part of her, no matter how well they'd actually get along, no matter how much they actually would even have in common, is telling her to just accept the offer. She's that lonely.
But she just can't. Not yet. She isn't ready.]
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Um, well... I don't see anything wrong with it. Don't you need allies in a foreign land or whatever it is? Would you prefer me to use that instead of friends?
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[Yeah, it's fine. Allies are strategic. They're practical and serve a purpose, so she can make excuses for that.]
My people are not especially...open to frivolous relationships. If you made an offer like that in my homeland, you'd be given quite a few looks.
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Okay... whatever makes you happy. My name's Savia. I'm not saying we have to be bestest friends, but it's better to have people who are friendly - sorry, not hostile in a place like this, right?
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It's just like I said; I won't be inconsiderate of other people. If they need my help, I'll gladly lend a hand. Working together with others is never a bad route to take.
[It's just also like she said: no closeness to go with it.]
...my name is Gwendolyn. A pleasure, Savia.