[ She could always feed him? Friends do that for each other right? And if he asked, she'd do it without too much teasing.

The cool touch of his fingers on her hands brings about some realization and her hands slowly slip from his face to hover just about her lap.

A joke would ave probably helped distract from the tears that are still slowly forming. Although, the 'opportune moment' bit does get her to roll her eyes slightly so that at least stops their formation. It's met with a half-hearted indignant sniff that is really more for the dramatics than anything else. ]

I didn't realize that your appreciation of the arts also extended to dramatic behaviour, Alucard. I should have known. [ The corners of her lips twitch. ] After all, we're friends. And friends that are dramatic together, usually stay together.

[ Usually. It's thought without too much bitterness. A little more cheekiness returns to her expression than before. ]

Does this mean I get to give you a nickname? Not that I can think of one right off the top of my head right now, but you know. In the future.