[There had been a time when she responded to all compliments arrogantly, expected praise and flattery for the wealth of her talents and breadth of her astounding intellect... but that had been before everything crumbled and the lies were made clear. She can still manage it, of course, particularly around people she views as lesser than herself in some way but... from people she actually cares about?
Her gaze flicks down, cheeks slightly pink, humbled by the praise.]
If I did not know you for a man who speaks freely of his thoughts and gives little to untruths, I would say you flatter me overly.
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Her gaze flicks down, cheeks slightly pink, humbled by the praise.]
If I did not know you for a man who speaks freely of his thoughts and gives little to untruths, I would say you flatter me overly.
[But she appreciates it. It helps.]