Kiyo doesn't return the embrace, but does rub her horn against his chest to reciprocate his affection, just like she has thus far for every display of physical affection Ardbert has gifted her.
For all that he's supportive, Kiyo quickly becomes flustered and overwhelmed.
"I'm— I'm not, um—"
Apparently she mustered up what confidence she's built over the past few days and used it all up on her 'proposal'.
"You'll get better at it with time," Ardbert lessens his hug so he can stroke her hair gently; the horn rub is so precious every time she does it. "I'm very happy I've gotten to know you, Kiyo."
She's such a good girl. He keeps up the soft hair petting, remembering how she shied away from his touch the first time and is happy to see her soak it up now.
"Can you teach me to fight? Tomorrow, not right now."
Her days have always been filled with learning. With Ardbert it's been more practical things, like errands, which Kiyo likes a whole lot more than spending hours and hours being taught how to speak proper.
She thinks learning how to fight would be a lot more fun than errands or words.
"Now's definitely for stories. As for training, hmmmm....." He's going to pretend to give that idea a dramatically long thought, which he's always done to tease before saying yes and never to deny.
Ardbert rubs a horn between his thumb and the side of his finger. She can't feel it, but she knows his hand is there. He's worked with her so she's been less afraid of being touched there.
"I think we can arrange some training. You won't be at my level for a very long time, but exercise is good for you."
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For all that he's supportive, Kiyo quickly becomes flustered and overwhelmed.
"I'm— I'm not, um—"
Apparently she mustered up what confidence she's built over the past few days and used it all up on her 'proposal'.
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Her days have always been filled with learning. With Ardbert it's been more practical things, like errands, which Kiyo likes a whole lot more than spending hours and hours being taught how to speak proper.
She thinks learning how to fight would be a lot more fun than errands or words.
"Now's for stories."
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"I'll work hard and get better really quick."
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"I think we can arrange some training. You won't be at my level for a very long time, but exercise is good for you."