canon is war horse

[halare]

Oh, now I do think we are getting carried away.

It isn't that I'm not flattered you've brought me here to join the rest of your ... colourful little bunch, here. I just don't think you've thought this through well enough. Or at all, really.

But we may be able to make this work. Somehow. I'm not sure what it is you have planned for me, but I must admit, this place is quite fascinating.



... and please, miss, do not despair. None of us were expecting it. And we still accomplished a great deal. I am proud to have done my part, for my country.

I hear that Joey found his way home, as well. For some reason, I knew he would. It all worked out in the end, didn't it?

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[halare]

[ Yep, too bold. 'scuse him while he looks to the side and tries to will the rising blush to go away. ]

I don't think I'd handle popularity all that well. A small area tucked out of the way, and a quiet group of close companions would suit me just fine.

[ eee why thank you /)3(\ ]

[theredthread]

[ No, he wasn’t bold at all but aww isn’t he just precious! ]

Yes, you seem to be the type to like being with a few people that are close friends than a large party that are merely acquaintances.

[ if you ever throw him in a meme or something, let me know, I will love to throw her at him again. ]

[halare]

[ Shhh he will skitter away into the trees if he blushes too much! ]

It's easier to get accustomed to the quieter surroundings of smaller parties, rather than the larger and much louder parties out in the field.

Fewer names to remember, at least.

[ I'll definitely keep that in mind! also pff, sorry about all the sudden default icons. I borked the import glitch and had to fix it. ]

[theredthread]

[ What!? No, why do all the men she likes walk into trees and then disappear of the screen! ]

It is indeed, in my case I’m mostly surrounded by family than anything since we are quite a big one.

Speaking of names, I don’t think I know yours.

[ He is so sweet really! And don’t worry, it’s okay. ]

[halare]

[ Trees provide veritable shelter to hide radiating flustered...ness. ]

Ah, how rude of me. [ He gives a polite nod of his head, and then puts his hat back on. ] Captain James Nicholls. It's a pleasure, miss ...?

[theredthread]

[ That are just excuses, my god. ]

It’s a pleasure, Captain Nicholls. I’m Fanny Austen Knight.

[halare]

[ ... shhh. ]

Miss Knight. [ Ah- must be polite, must lean in and kiss the nice lady's hand. ] A pleasure indeed.

[theredthread]

[ So it is, huh? ]

[ Also oh such a polite man, do ignore the mild flush on her cheeks, guess it’s payback time. ] Such a polite man you are. I am sure you must have more than one lady pinning over you.

[halare]

[ shhh. ]

[ and oh goodness gracious, 'scuse him, rubbing the back of his neck all awkwardly. ] I'm afraid it's hardly so, my lady. You're the first to speak with me in an awfully long time.


[ /rushes off to bed sob ]

[theredthread]

[ Cat’s out of the bag now. ]

[ Now that is quite an amusing reaction to her words, though his next comment startles her a bit. ] And pray tell what the reason is for such a long time without speaking with a lady?


[ Night! ]

[halare]

[ Nooooo ... ]

Well- ah. It was a ... rather long war, and all. The training before that. And my apparent inability to hold a proper conversation with one for very long.

[theredthread]

[ Yeeessss. ]

…War… [ Oh yes, she seems to forget that time paradox and different worlds her mundane mentioned. ] Well we have been conversing for a long time Captain Nicholls, so I am not sure how valid that point might be.

[halare]

[ sob. ]

[ And- ah. Perhaps he should've mentioned what he was Captain of. But, another time. That's a depressing topic. ] Perhaps I am simply learning a little faster now than before.

[theredthread]

[ Yes, maybe they can talk about that in another time. mun remembers how depressing that is. ] And what makes you believe that?

[halare]

[ Let's not sadden the nice pretty lady so soon into meeting her. :< ] Call it a wild guess, I suppose?

[theredthread]

[ He can break her heart with the story later. ] Perhaps, it will depend on how much you trust your gut instincts and wild guesses.

[halare]

[ Much, much later. ] They serve me well, here and there. Time will tell, I suppose.

[theredthread]

I suppose that such instincts must help in the battlefield.

[halare]

[ Ah. ] Sometimes. More often than not, at least.

[theredthread]

[ A small nod. ] Sometimes is better than never.

[halare]

Well- [ erm, 'scuse him, looking away and speaking softer. ] It only takes one time.

[theredthread]

[ Welp, guess who found out about certain details of his story. Hence she will look at him sadly now. ] Ah yes, of course…I understand.

[halare]

[ Yep, shouldn't have said anything. He sighs, and reaches to gently grasp her arm. ] Miss Knight-- please, it's alright. I didn't mean to upset you.

[theredthread]

[ It is not his fault, she was just told by another person in the headspace. ] No, it’s okay…I should have…don’t worry I will be fine.

[halare]

[ Still, a perfectly fine young lady is upset, directly or indirectly because of him. ] Are you certain? Is there ... anything I can do to help?