[Cliff understood the sentiment better than Souji realized. Although the situation was different, he was in a stable, mutually trusting and respectful relationship with his long time friend and sister-in-training, Mirage. Although their personalities were drastically different, there was an understanding there that Cliff missed.
Souji was by no means like Mirage, but it was clear that Souji wanted something.
Whatever it was, Cliff could try to accomodate.]
Aah. Sure thing.
[Cliff took his hand and let Souji help, although he was more than capable of doing so on his own. It was the thought that was important in this situation, and it was slowly becoming apparent that Souji had some tendencies that were almost motherly.
A grin spread on Cliff's face as he recalled the woman Souji had been only days before. He reached over and brushed a few stray blades of grass off of Souji's clothes, returning the gesture.]
August 19, afternoon
Souji was by no means like Mirage, but it was clear that Souji wanted something.
Whatever it was, Cliff could try to accomodate.]
Aah. Sure thing.
[Cliff took his hand and let Souji help, although he was more than capable of doing so on his own. It was the thought that was important in this situation, and it was slowly becoming apparent that Souji had some tendencies that were almost motherly.
A grin spread on Cliff's face as he recalled the woman Souji had been only days before. He reached over and brushed a few stray blades of grass off of Souji's clothes, returning the gesture.]
So. What sorta thing are you in the mood for?