[ kaveh is right about that- regarding what's important to tighnari. though he of course takes his work as forest watcher seriously, and all of his research that comes up with it, he also cares a lot for his friends. a lot of that ties in with his friend's same wishes and connections.
however, when kaveh brings up his own - he reaches out to gently squeeze his companion's hand. fingers curling around comfortingly. ]
I wouldn't say it's a waste. Considering everything you give and do back home, I don't think your wishing for a house is a terrible thing.
[ after all, even when kaveh had money and the materials within reach, he went and donated to other causes. he's still very much a good person deep down. of course, he knows that kaveh has a bit of trouble thinking well of himself on some days, so all he can really do is gently reassurance.
eventually, the waitress returns with their things in tow and it only registers that tighnari had been cupping kaveh's hand until now. oh. oops. he leans back, allowing the waitress the room to set down their pastries and drinks. he offers another thanks before he reaches for his cup of tea, taking a light whiff of it. hmmm. smells good! ]
the way I looked at your icon too fast and thought it was a maid outfit
[Maybe somewhere in this hotel, there's a floor that could convince Kaveh to take Tighnari's words at face value, that would allow him to hear you're a good person and simply accept it for what it is. That is not this floor, though. Instead, to Kaveh, this is just another example of Tighnari's kindness--proof that he has faith in those he's chosen to care about. It never fails to make Kaveh feel warmed and ashamed all at once, though he's always been careful to hide such tangled emotions as best he can. It's not Tighnari's fault he can't take a compliment, after all, and he hates to drag the mood down.
That's especially true right now--the last thing he wants, he's finding, is to derail their conversation with his woes. It's nothing anyone needs to listen to, for one thing, but more importantly, it would make Tighnari frown, and the very idea of that sets an uncomfortable itch under his skin. No frowning foxes! Absolutely not!!
He'd rather focus on the present himself, anyway. Tighnari put this time aside specifically for him--he's certainly not going to waste it getting distracted by old, self-centered issues.
He lets Tighnari take his hand without resistance, offering him a smile before he waves the other.]
Knowing my luck, it would show up right in the middle of Treasures Street. [Absently, he threads his fingers loosely through Tighnari's.] Or it would be an absolute eyesore. I'd have to tear the whole thing down and rebuild it anyway.
[GOD. But, oh--their orders!! It's only natural to make room for them, of course, but he finds himself a little disappointed as he lets go and withdraws his hand. At least there are treats to make up for it; he goes for the cake first, thanking the waitress as well and taking a bite of it once she's gone.]
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however, when kaveh brings up his own - he reaches out to gently squeeze his companion's hand. fingers curling around comfortingly. ]
I wouldn't say it's a waste. Considering everything you give and do back home, I don't think your wishing for a house is a terrible thing.
[ after all, even when kaveh had money and the materials within reach, he went and donated to other causes. he's still very much a good person deep down. of course, he knows that kaveh has a bit of trouble thinking well of himself on some days, so all he can really do is gently reassurance.
eventually, the waitress returns with their things in tow and it only registers that tighnari had been cupping kaveh's hand until now. oh. oops. he leans back, allowing the waitress the room to set down their pastries and drinks. he offers another thanks before he reaches for his cup of tea, taking a light whiff of it. hmmm. smells good! ]
the way I looked at your icon too fast and thought it was a maid outfit
That's especially true right now--the last thing he wants, he's finding, is to derail their conversation with his woes. It's nothing anyone needs to listen to, for one thing, but more importantly, it would make Tighnari frown, and the very idea of that sets an uncomfortable itch under his skin. No frowning foxes! Absolutely not!!
He'd rather focus on the present himself, anyway. Tighnari put this time aside specifically for him--he's certainly not going to waste it getting distracted by old, self-centered issues.
He lets Tighnari take his hand without resistance, offering him a smile before he waves the other.]
Knowing my luck, it would show up right in the middle of Treasures Street. [Absently, he threads his fingers loosely through Tighnari's.] Or it would be an absolute eyesore. I'd have to tear the whole thing down and rebuild it anyway.
[GOD. But, oh--their orders!! It's only natural to make room for them, of course, but he finds himself a little disappointed as he lets go and withdraws his hand. At least there are treats to make up for it; he goes for the cake first, thanking the waitress as well and taking a bite of it once she's gone.]
Oh, that's very good. Do you want to try some?