( he hesitates... she's not wrong. he might continue to get hounded by various witches who are looking for a proud looking harpy, and even though lio isn't that comfortable in his own skin (and feathers) yet, his presence hasn't diminished. if anything, it's only grown: too bad the rest of him didn't, but that's fine. size doesn't mean everything. )
... are you offering? ( a beat, and then: ) We can at least give off the appearance of being bonded.
( he doesn't know her. he's not going to put himself in a vulnerable position, at least not until he's familiar with her. )
no subject
... are you offering? ( a beat, and then: ) We can at least give off the appearance of being bonded.
( he doesn't know her. he's not going to put himself in a vulnerable position, at least not until he's familiar with her. )