I can see the potential in people. [ And then teasingly - ] I'll be honest, I was a little worried that you were the type to run around for months on end without showering, but I'm glad to see that that isn't the case.
[ At a glance, Hilda's words certainly come across as somewhat embellished considering they've only known each other for a not very long at all. But she does mean them. She wielded flattery almost as skillfully as she wielded her axe - which is to say, very well. Years of wrapping people around her finger so that she could get out of doing work, chores, and cushion her bubbling anxiety had resulted in who she was today.
And while it's true that her flattery had been used so many times now that she had lost count, there's nothing for Hilda to gain here. The way she sees it, Ciri deserved the vote of confidence that she was strong, smart and desirable particularly after everything she had been through. And she's more than happy to provide that for her, even if she's thoroughly enjoying herself watching the young woman blush. Her eyes track the brush of her bangs, noting it as a small footnote for later. She lets out her own kind laugh. ]
If was asking you for a favour, you'd know. [ This particular dance requires Hilda to drop the hand holding Ciri's in order to sweep around her, all while keeping her other hand in contact with Ciri's waist until she's in front of her again. Fingers tangle in hers as she flashes Ciri another smile. ] I've already asked you to fend off someone tonight. Any more and you might think I'm being greedy.
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[ At a glance, Hilda's words certainly come across as somewhat embellished considering they've only known each other for a not very long at all. But she does mean them. She wielded flattery almost as skillfully as she wielded her axe - which is to say, very well. Years of wrapping people around her finger so that she could get out of doing work, chores, and cushion her bubbling anxiety had resulted in who she was today.
And while it's true that her flattery had been used so many times now that she had lost count, there's nothing for Hilda to gain here. The way she sees it, Ciri deserved the vote of confidence that she was strong, smart and desirable particularly after everything she had been through. And she's more than happy to provide that for her, even if she's thoroughly enjoying herself watching the young woman blush. Her eyes track the brush of her bangs, noting it as a small footnote for later. She lets out her own kind laugh. ]
If was asking you for a favour, you'd know. [ This particular dance requires Hilda to drop the hand holding Ciri's in order to sweep around her, all while keeping her other hand in contact with Ciri's waist until she's in front of her again. Fingers tangle in hers as she flashes Ciri another smile. ] I've already asked you to fend off someone tonight. Any more and you might think I'm being greedy.