It just comes naturally. [Lifts my shoulders in a half shrug, unable to really answer @RufescentPathos's properly.] I've picked it up --

-- over time, I guess. @RufescentPathos

He won't be mad at you, will he? Let me walk you home and I can explain to him. [Despite hoping to take the book -- @RufescentPathos

-- for myself, I let @RufescentPathos take it instead. I rise to my feet, giving my legs a quick stretch.]

[I simply nod in understanding, picking up another book to take instead, before heading for the door, holding it, -- @RufescentPathos

-- once again, for @RufescentPathos.] Have a good night, Lily.

Not at all, Sour Patch. [Shakes my head, offering @RufescentPathos a hint of a smile. Closing the door behind us, I don't bother to try --

-- and lock it.] You don't have to worry about that, you know. @RufescentPathos

Goodbye, Lily. [With half a smile and a small wave, I watch @RufescentPathos depart, only heading off in the other direction once she --

-- was out of sight.] @RufescentPathos

Sour Patch. @RufescentPathos

Lily, dearest. @RufescentPathos

I just wanted to see you. @RufescentPathos

Why wouldn't it be? @RufescentPathos

I'm okay, I promise. @RufescentPathos

Well, I'm good then. Is that better? @RufescentPathos

[Shakes my head dismissively, reaching into my pocket and producing a crumpled sheet of paper, handing it to @RufescentPathos.] I wrote --

-- you something. @RufescentPathos

Good evening.

// hella excited for this