high praise indeed . she's been informed she's off - putting and scary . any specific flavor her to - die - for or does she like them all equally ?? possibly confirmation that she's not bothering them or they feel pressured to respond to her . but only possibly .

. . . deal .

mm , no . i'm going out tonight and meeting someone for food . but you want something else ?

one might argue he's still off - putting . especially if alfred's making him attend a gala . though he has become far less scary in recent years . oh , she wouldn't have guessed that . still , she . . can't help but shake the feeling . it's like a little voice in her .

someone she's not ready to introduce yet . alright then . oh , amazing . crunchy , salty , with the perfect amount of spice — does she want to try some of hers ??

her breath catches in her throat ; a strangled gasp manages to partially make its way out in shock . she's frozen , eyes burning as they land on the culprit responsible for turning her into a sundae . tell her he did not just do that .

it's unique , yes , but it's oddly suitable for her . raising an eyebrow . is that where they're going today ?? honestly , she was just going to shove it down and repress it like the rest of her family but that sounds like a healthier idea .

same for her . just be in bed by ten . and no sugar . she can have three . maybe even four if she likes them .

possibly . but she requires a guarantee that he's not going to be cross about her delayed absence .

really ? anything ? even if she said she liked pineapple on pizza ? ( it is and it's sweet . )

well , now that she knows where the line is , she'll make sure just to toe it occasionally . just to keep things interesting . ( she appreciates it . everything he does . him . )

just a little bit ? maybe a little bit of suspense , draw out the tension . 'course , she can be convinced to not do that . . ( seriously , what did she do to deserve him ? )

shaped eyebrow arching high , rose - colored tiers lifting slightly in amusement at his grin . he could try saying please . she's heard that can be awful convincing if done well . ( it's just basic decency . but seriously , she's really glad she has him . )

she's thinking about making it her trademark ; thoughts ? brims twist , a faint smirk winning out . oh , did he think it was going to be that simple ? just a few words ? oh sweetheart . . . they're just getting started . no . try another . ( she'll remember that . )

like that dopey , dimpled grin is his ? mirth glittering in her gaze , arms folding over her chest . well , that's where he made his mistake . where'd he get that idea from ?? throat rumbling , eyebrow only rising higher . nope . not enough . what else ?? ( yea ? )

ah ~ she sees . finger tapping against the crook of her elbow slowly . that so ? careful , she might change her mind one of these days . there's no change in her expression ; boredom evident . really ? he's supposed to be good at this . ( well that's interesting now . )

ooc : i would rlly love more connections for zee 🫴 i feel like it’s rlly hard sometime to find connections that aren’t solely romantic based, i just want her to have FRIENDS.

||: replies tonight ! work & life has finally calmed down