[ She has no child of her own, no husband and no desire for either, but she can understand Pearl's perspective. Who hasn't wanted to protect something cherished? ]
Of course I would. Think nothing of it.
[ 'Because you are my friend', she almost adds, before deciding better of it. It's not in her nature to hesitate over her emotions, but perhaps Pearl doesn't feel the same, or maybe Kida is misinterpreting casual connection for true friendship out of disuse. She hasn't had a friend in--well. When you're princess, real friends are a luxury.
But Pearl could be that, definitely.
As they arrive at the inn, Kida walks up to the door, and the light frames her when she turns back. Her hair turns orange in the torchlight. ]
I hope you have a good night, Pearl. I will rest, and see you tomorrow, perhaps.
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Of course I would. Think nothing of it.
[ 'Because you are my friend', she almost adds, before deciding better of it. It's not in her nature to hesitate over her emotions, but perhaps Pearl doesn't feel the same, or maybe Kida is misinterpreting casual connection for true friendship out of disuse. She hasn't had a friend in--well. When you're princess, real friends are a luxury.
But Pearl could be that, definitely.
As they arrive at the inn, Kida walks up to the door, and the light frames her when she turns back. Her hair turns orange in the torchlight. ]
I hope you have a good night, Pearl. I will rest, and see you tomorrow, perhaps.