[The silent nod was enough of an answer for Cliff. Souji had been in this world for longer than most of the village-- if anyone knew the risks and dangers that this world imposed, he knew it was Souji.
He also didn't expect Souji to return the promise in kind. There were too many layers of wariness and trust issues to ask for that much....the acknowledgement of his request was more than enough.
Cliff gratefully took the cup of coffee and sipped from it. It was stronger than he would have preferred, but he drank it down anyway. The jolt of caffeine was more important than the finer things, like taste.]
It's good enough to me, [Cliff said, with a small smile. The fact that Souji went out of his way to make something that was unfamiliar to him meant a whole lot more.]
action;
He also didn't expect Souji to return the promise in kind. There were too many layers of wariness and trust issues to ask for that much....the acknowledgement of his request was more than enough.
Cliff gratefully took the cup of coffee and sipped from it. It was stronger than he would have preferred, but he drank it down anyway. The jolt of caffeine was more important than the finer things, like taste.]
It's good enough to me, [Cliff said, with a small smile. The fact that Souji went out of his way to make something that was unfamiliar to him meant a whole lot more.]