[Well, that was unexpected, he didn't know what to think when he picked up his relic to answer the call, but this wasn't it. There is a pause of silence as he thinks about it. Oh yeah, he told Sarajane that Minako was a good person to know.
[ Please, Minako does not want this well of compliments to dry up in the slightest.. Maybe that's why the girl answers with such a hurry in her tone, like she doesn't want the thought to remain in his mind for even a moment longer. ]
I'm just-- I'm so flattered! I had no idea at all that you talked about me when I'm not around!
I see. Then I shall continue to speak kindly of you, Minako. You are one of the first people who was kind to me here and continue to be a bright spot when we interact, I have no reason to speak anything but.
[He's not got a large social circle here in Folkmore, but he does enjoy the time he gets to spend with the people he has come to think of as a friend.
Oh gosh. That's such a big compliment. And no matter what Minako might often say about herself - rather, no matter how many elaborate compliments she may give herself - these big compliments mean a lot to her. In fact, she isn't entirely sure how to deal with it, suddenly going very quiet for a moment until the girl manages to refind her voice. ]
Oh, come on.. I'm sure anyone else here would treat you the same way, you know? There's no reason to not be kind to you!
[ Clearly this isn't anything special about her! ]
There's definitely a bit of a strangled noise on her side of the line that she can't fully suppress, though she would've liked to have done just that.. She can't show anyone that she's this uncool about compliments, okay!
Maybe that's why she has to overcompensate by saying: ]
W-Well, of course you are glad to know me! After all, I.. I'm the goddess of love, and a spectacular person..
[ Except she's so flustered she can't even make it sound remotely believable. Instead she just sounds-- well, exactly that. Flustered. She's even stammering as she speaks. ]
[ There's a few more small noises, like Minako isn't entirely too sure what to say here.
But after that moment of sputtering, she goes quiet.. only to speak up again a moment later. ]
That-- The answer to that is a little complicated.
[ It's more of an honest - and almost oddly shy - answer than she'd give most people. But after Fenris said such nice things about her, it'd feel wrong to fully lie to him, even when she's supposed to do so. ]
I see. If it is too difficult for you to speak of, then please do not press yourself to do so. I merely thought I have met all manner of people here, I would not be surprised if you were what you claim.
[It was the truth, he doesn't know for sure what to expect from her, but a goddess of love isn't as far fetched as somethings.
But he means it, if she does not wish to speak of it, then he will not press for answers. There are things he's less open about than others, he knows the value of keeping things to one self.]
[ There's something a little like relief in her voice, and in her breath when she exhales a sigh, but there's also fondness in it. It's not just flattering because he's letting her get away with holding some things a little closer to her chest - she means the words she's saying here. ]
You mean you aren't even a little bit curious as to that answer? [ She's mostly asking because she thought most people would be. That if she slipped even a little bit here, she would lose her secret for sure, as eager as people had been back home to find out.
Maybe it's the lack of knowledge about the exact nature of her secret that keeps people here from doing the same, Minako thinks. ]
[Sweet was not a word he would use for himself. He was merely considerate. There are secrets he holds close as well, things he dare not speak of for the shame they bring him or the way it exposes his heart.
Perhaps hers is like that, perhaps not. He will not begrudge her her secrecy.]
Clearly, I am. But I will not press you for answers you do not wish to give.
It's not really.. about wishing. [ Her tone is a little uncertain. Complicated. It's like she's turning every single word that comes out of her mouth over in her head before she speaks it. ] It's more that I can't, if that makes sense.
[ There's a difference in that. To Minako, anyway. ]
Is there someone holding your tongue about the subject? Or is it yourself that is doing so?
[Because that is a very important distinction for Fenris. He will respect if she is holding her silence for herself, but if she is keeping her silence at the behest of someone else, that was a very different situation.]
[ The girl sounds so careful when she speaks, like she's turning over every single word in her mind before she says it - just in case.
It's that important to her. ]
I'm not sure if it'll make sense if I put it this way, but.. my silence is protecting someone else.
[ Which is exactly why it's so important to her. If it was just her own safety on the line here, that'd be fine. But she has to protect Usagi's. It's her entire goal in life. ]
And it only works if I stay silent about it entirely. Telling even just a few people is too risky.
Thank you, Fenris. You've been so kind to me. About many things.
[ Especially when he seems like such a stoic type. It makes Minako only appreciate the little small things like this even more - since she isn't sure whether he extends this kind of care to just about anyone. ]
Let me know if you ever need my help with anything, alright? I owe you one now!
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Guess Sarajane did contact the girl then.]
Yes. Would you prefer I did not?
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No! No, no, no, that's not what I meant at all!
[ Please, Minako does not want this well of compliments to dry up in the slightest.. Maybe that's why the girl answers with such a hurry in her tone, like she doesn't want the thought to remain in his mind for even a moment longer. ]
I'm just-- I'm so flattered! I had no idea at all that you talked about me when I'm not around!
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[He's not got a large social circle here in Folkmore, but he does enjoy the time he gets to spend with the people he has come to think of as a friend.
That includes Minako.]
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Oh gosh. That's such a big compliment. And no matter what Minako might often say about herself - rather, no matter how many elaborate compliments she may give herself - these big compliments mean a lot to her. In fact, she isn't entirely sure how to deal with it, suddenly going very quiet for a moment until the girl manages to refind her voice. ]
Oh, come on.. I'm sure anyone else here would treat you the same way, you know? There's no reason to not be kind to you!
[ Clearly this isn't anything special about her! ]
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[He doesn't want her to speak poorly of herself. He doesn't give compliments lightly, for what he has said he means it.]
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Help.
There's definitely a bit of a strangled noise on her side of the line that she can't fully suppress, though she would've liked to have done just that.. She can't show anyone that she's this uncool about compliments, okay!
Maybe that's why she has to overcompensate by saying: ]
W-Well, of course you are glad to know me! After all, I.. I'm the goddess of love, and a spectacular person..
[ Except she's so flustered she can't even make it sound remotely believable. Instead she just sounds-- well, exactly that. Flustered. She's even stammering as she speaks. ]
Who w-wouldn't want to know me?
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Perhaps it was nothing.]
Are you? A goddess? I remember you making a network post about such once, but I was unsure if you meant it honestly.
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[ There's a few more small noises, like Minako isn't entirely too sure what to say here.
But after that moment of sputtering, she goes quiet.. only to speak up again a moment later. ]
That-- The answer to that is a little complicated.
[ It's more of an honest - and almost oddly shy - answer than she'd give most people. But after Fenris said such nice things about her, it'd feel wrong to fully lie to him, even when she's supposed to do so. ]
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[It was the truth, he doesn't know for sure what to expect from her, but a goddess of love isn't as far fetched as somethings.
But he means it, if she does not wish to speak of it, then he will not press for answers. There are things he's less open about than others, he knows the value of keeping things to one self.]
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[ There's something a little like relief in her voice, and in her breath when she exhales a sigh, but there's also fondness in it. It's not just flattering because he's letting her get away with holding some things a little closer to her chest - she means the words she's saying here. ]
You mean you aren't even a little bit curious as to that answer? [ She's mostly asking because she thought most people would be. That if she slipped even a little bit here, she would lose her secret for sure, as eager as people had been back home to find out.
Maybe it's the lack of knowledge about the exact nature of her secret that keeps people here from doing the same, Minako thinks. ]
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[Sweet was not a word he would use for himself. He was merely considerate. There are secrets he holds close as well, things he dare not speak of for the shame they bring him or the way it exposes his heart.
Perhaps hers is like that, perhaps not. He will not begrudge her her secrecy.]
Clearly, I am. But I will not press you for answers you do not wish to give.
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It's not really.. about wishing. [ Her tone is a little uncertain. Complicated. It's like she's turning every single word that comes out of her mouth over in her head before she speaks it. ] It's more that I can't, if that makes sense.
[ There's a difference in that. To Minako, anyway. ]
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[Because that is a very important distinction for Fenris. He will respect if she is holding her silence for herself, but if she is keeping her silence at the behest of someone else, that was a very different situation.]
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It's that important to her. ]
I'm not sure if it'll make sense if I put it this way, but.. my silence is protecting someone else.
[ Which is exactly why it's so important to her. If it was just her own safety on the line here, that'd be fine. But she has to protect Usagi's. It's her entire goal in life. ]
And it only works if I stay silent about it entirely. Telling even just a few people is too risky.
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I understand. That is a noble reason to stay silent. I shan't ask further about the subject then, Minako. Your secret is safe from my prying.
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[ Especially when he seems like such a stoic type. It makes Minako only appreciate the little small things like this even more - since she isn't sure whether he extends this kind of care to just about anyone. ]
Let me know if you ever need my help with anything, alright? I owe you one now!
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You owe me nothing, but should I need your assistance I will let you know. You may rely on me the same.