text; username: SHIKI

[satsujinki]

No one really tells you how scary it is to fish in the dark. Everyone else seems used to it, but the thought of falling in is crippling.

I guess it must sound more profound in my head when I'm worrying about dying alone near a dock, doing something new. Sorry.

[The little worries that pop into your head when you stare into an abyss.]

I guess tea would be able to improve the state of things just a little.

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[mightymax]

[If he hadn't said anything, she probably would've been fine. Hearing his offer though, and the way the water sloshes around . . . Maybe she is thirsty after all. She eyes the cloth in his hand after his latest meal is wrapped up in it, but then meets his eyes.]

That sounds really good, actually, but I wouldn't want to impose . . .

Are you sure?

[satsujinki]

I'm tough to talk to.

[Shiki gave Max a shrug, figuring that gesture was another test of good will. He knew how difficult it was to make good acquaintances, even outside of Chantes. It felt good to meet someone he actually liked.]

You don't necessarily have to be rewarded when you do something nice, but I believe in being nice when someone's nice to me.

[He opened his hand, the strap to the watering skin held out for Max to take.]

Besides, you helped take my mind off of things for a bit.

[mightymax]

[Max looks at the skin with intent, and after considering it for a moment longer, she takes it politely.]

Hey, I could say the same about you.

[She takes the first drink, and after clearing her throat, she adds:]

Thanks.

[satsujinki]

Then, I guess we can say this venture of ours worked out nicely, then.

[Shiki bowed his head--a natural response to thanks, a smile maintained all too easily on him.]

It's a good thing we gave it a shot, then?

(OOC: Want to handwave the remainder of things? Since it seems like things are moving along nicely!)

sounds good! we can end it here.

[mightymax]

It was worth the risk.

[She nods, agreeing in a teasing voice more often reserved for friends she's known far longer than him. She could probably count on her hand the people she clicked this well with, and most of them don't go to Blackwell.

As much as she hates being so far away from home, from Chloe-- the diversity of ALASTAIR's recruits is opening her eyes.

This is the adventure she dreamed of all along. She may as well make the most of it.]