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Youโ€™re not alone in that. ( he meant it, offering a genuine smile โ€”- even if it were broken up by awkwardness and a slight stubble. ) . . .I should be going. I donโ€™t want to bother you anymore than I have. .there are people looking for me โ€”- gotta keep moving.

Elisaria@divine-entombed.bsky.social ยท 2w ago

I've been surrounded by crowds for most of my life. In the same way that we breathe, my life has been in the public eye. [Elisaria withdrew the parasol, twirling it by rotating her wrist and leaning the pole on her shoulder.] ... truthfully, crowds make me anxious. Growing up with them did not

I think Iโ€™d be ridiculed by most. ( he rubs at the back of his neck โ€”- a dormant soul lays beneath him. He felt even talking to her was already putting her at danger. ) I stay away from crowds. Surely you know what thatโ€™s like?

Elisaria@divine-entombed.bsky.social ยท 2w ago

You're homeless and yet do not seek shelter? You would be ridiculed by the homeless I see often gathering by the courtyard. [While she spoke, her red eyes drifted toward the exits on the other side of the courtyards.]

( a cautionary hand raises towards her. ) Itโ€™s fine โ€”- Iโ€™m not looking for somewhere to stay. Besides I donโ€™t think Iโ€™d be. .any help staying with you. Iโ€™d rather not put you in danger. Stranger or not. Youโ€™ve already been kind enough with food.

Elisaria@divine-entombed.bsky.social ยท 2w ago

[A red parasol extended outward and she held it over him to spare him from the overhead sun.] The city is not kind to homeless. And I have no room for you in the estate that would not cause suspicion...