[ phos was right, of course. that's what cinnabar's reaction is telling them.
their response, though, makes their smile melt away—much like the little golden figuring phos, which collapses slowly to form their hand again. phos lowers their arm, watching cinnabar with curiosity and intent. they can't argue with that answer. they're silent for a moment as they bring their arm back to their side. ]
Well... [ they smile meekly, taking a few steps forward to meet cinnabar at a more comfortable distance. for them, at least. they're still giving them a few feet of room. ]
Some of them already figured me out. [ they slide an alloyed arm up behind their neck, looking sheepish. ] And if that was the case, I didn't think I would be able to pull a fast one on you anyway.
[ they drop their arm back to their side, smiling with more confidence now. ]
We're supposed to be patrolling, right? [ they turn towards the shoreline and take a big step. ] We should get going.
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their response, though, makes their smile melt away—much like the little golden figuring phos, which collapses slowly to form their hand again. phos lowers their arm, watching cinnabar with curiosity and intent. they can't argue with that answer. they're silent for a moment as they bring their arm back to their side. ]
Well... [ they smile meekly, taking a few steps forward to meet cinnabar at a more comfortable distance. for them, at least. they're still giving them a few feet of room. ]
Some of them already figured me out. [ they slide an alloyed arm up behind their neck, looking sheepish. ] And if that was the case, I didn't think I would be able to pull a fast one on you anyway.
[ they drop their arm back to their side, smiling with more confidence now. ]
We're supposed to be patrolling, right? [ they turn towards the shoreline and take a big step. ] We should get going.