[ Tsuruno hears him out in relative silence, her expression a little unreadable (when usually her face is its own canvas of various emotions), but she's thinking and processing his words at the same time.
Robby may tease her way more than she personally thinks he should, but he's been incredibly attentive to her reactions when he thinks there's more to them than just fluster. He's willing to take things at her pace, which she greatly appreciates when she doesn't even know what kind of pace she wants here and maybe if he had kissed her well before she'd sprung all of that backstory (and current situation) on him, she would have drawn back a little more.
There's still no real answer as to why things have shifted between them now, to this extent, but Robby clearly still wants this, even after knowing the complications she'd been trying to keep from him.
It's, again, a thought for later, and his care with her is appreciated, but Tsuruno's true nature is not a shy, fluttering and delicate individual. She can be honest with him and she can act on what thoughts aren't confused.
There's no real warning on her end, beyond shifting closer, until she's actually maneuvered herself onto his lap, turning to meet his eyes as she leans forward to press their foreheads together. Quietly, but firmly-- ]
A little further. I want you to kiss me like you'd want to if it hadn't been my first time back there.
Because it's not just about me--it's about us, right? So hit me with your best shot and let's see if I can handle you, too.
[ It's a little more challenging than she means it to sound (probably), but she's smiling at him, fondly. Even with all the nerves and confusion, the simple fact remains that this is still Robby, her friend and someone whose company she's been comfortable with for months. ]
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Robby may tease her way more than she personally thinks he should, but he's been incredibly attentive to her reactions when he thinks there's more to them than just fluster. He's willing to take things at her pace, which she greatly appreciates when she doesn't even know what kind of pace she wants here and maybe if he had kissed her well before she'd sprung all of that backstory (and current situation) on him, she would have drawn back a little more.
There's still no real answer as to why things have shifted between them now, to this extent, but Robby clearly still wants this, even after knowing the complications she'd been trying to keep from him.
It's, again, a thought for later, and his care with her is appreciated, but Tsuruno's true nature is not a shy, fluttering and delicate individual. She can be honest with him and she can act on what thoughts aren't confused.
There's no real warning on her end, beyond shifting closer, until she's actually maneuvered herself onto his lap, turning to meet his eyes as she leans forward to press their foreheads together. Quietly, but firmly-- ]
A little further. I want you to kiss me like you'd want to if it hadn't been my first time back there.
Because it's not just about me--it's about us, right? So hit me with your best shot and let's see if I can handle you, too.
[ It's a little more challenging than she means it to sound (probably), but she's smiling at him, fondly. Even with all the nerves and confusion, the simple fact remains that this is still Robby, her friend and someone whose company she's been comfortable with for months. ]