PC: Elysia

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Week 0, Saturday

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[ Eupha's out on the hill by the lighthouse, looking out at the sea in quiet contemplation.

She lifts her gaze to acknowledge Elysia with a nod of greeting, then lowers it again. ]

I only wish I could understand why it came to this...

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[ elysia reaches for eupha's hand, if eupha doesn't shy away from it. ]

That depends on how much Jing Yuan tells anyone, if anything, but he doesn't seem like the type to do anything without a reason.

1/2

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Yes... I have that impression, too.

[ she touches eupha's hand... and eupha suddenly pulls it back. ]

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Ah! I'm sorry. You meant only to comfort me, yes?

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... I did. Do you not like your hand being touched?

[ elysia's not offended. ]

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It's not quite that... it's just that, where I am from, holding one's hand is a gesture with a lot of... meaning.

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What kind of meaning?

[ she can take a guess, but she doesn't want to assume. ]

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Oh, well, er. How to put it...?

[ her face is getting a little red. ]

A very important meaning, to be shared with the person most special to you...?

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[ oh, how cute. ]

How romantic! I'm sorry, Eupha. I'll be more careful, but anyone whose hand you wish to hold will be so fortunate. You know that, right? [ you should never settle. ] You'll tell me if there is someone, won't you?

[ this may not be the most imminent topic of the night, but it's still important to elysia. ]

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I-- yes! I think so?

[ it's hard not to just say yes but also she is a bit flustered still. ]

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Yes, you know, and yes, you will? Great! I'm so happy. Are any other touches romantic like that, or is it only handholds?

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[ help. ]

That's the only cultural difference I'm aware of, between us and the other peoples of Euchronia... at least in that particular area.

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Okay, got it.

[ it's hugs only now. ]

What about anything that could be considered offensive? I don't want to make you uncomfortable.

[ she doesn't want to commit microaggressions unless it's petting ears.... she'll commit that crime anytime. ]

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[ hugs are for everyone! ]

I believe there is nothing for you to worry about. If your intentions are good, that's what really matters.

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Hehe, do you trust that my intentions will be good?

[ she's teasing. ]

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I do. [ she just answers sincerely. ]

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[ eupha is soooo cute. elysia's affection bubbles.

she can't help but hug eupha. ]

If anyone ever gives you hard time, tell me, okay?