[ He almost looks affronted, certainly a little huffy. ]
I know you liked it but that isn't why I said it. I said it because I meant it.
[ He shakes his head, like a dog shaking off water. ]
It's not a priority, I suppose. I wouldn't like you just because you're beautiful. But I don't mind telling you about beautiful things if it makes you feel good about it. Why should I?
[ okay, he earns a soft huff of laughter at that. ]
Please, don't force yourself. Although, I don't really know much about beauty so perhaps I could learn more from you.
[ her taste in aesthetics can be a little... weird, if not bland. hard to determine what beauty is when you're from a world where superficial things like those are never given any attention if at all. ]
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[ she looks away, tucking a lock of her hair behind her ear in bashfulness. ]
Then again, I can never get used to that. Where I'm from, we don't really prioritize appearances when it comes to seeking partners.
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I know you liked it but that isn't why I said it. I said it because I meant it.
[ He shakes his head, like a dog shaking off water. ]
It's not a priority, I suppose. I wouldn't like you just because you're beautiful. But I don't mind telling you about beautiful things if it makes you feel good about it. Why should I?
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Please, don't force yourself. Although, I don't really know much about beauty so perhaps I could learn more from you.
[ her taste in aesthetics can be a little... weird, if not bland. hard to determine what beauty is when you're from a world where superficial things like those are never given any attention if at all. ]
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I'm not forcing anything. And... I don't know how to... 'know' about beauty. I just think things are beautiful.
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[ something something about beauty being subjective. ]
Anyway... you said you arrived here recently?
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Yes. Since they put us in sports attire. ...at least, I think that's what it's called.