[At least Zulius understand she's an awkward duck, so he does eventually let her go, patting her arm gently.]
Zero, Sweetie, you've got nothing to be sorry for. And right? Luckily I've made my MARK here. Nowhere else is fabulous enough for me.
[Nowhere!!!]
I'm looking forward to it!! [Genuinely. He wants to know how she did, out there in the big wide world. Finally finding herself now that she's got a 'herself' to find. He offers her a smile, not as big and obnoxious as usual. A little more gentle, genuine. ] Literally anytime. You go out there and have ALL the adventures. I'm rooting for you.
[She's grateful at being released, and surreptitiously rubs her face on her sleeve. Definitely not tearing up, not at all.]
I should go. [She starts toward the door, hesitates, and adds:] This place... and the people in it... are precious. I will not forget what you have done for me.
Farewell for now, Zulius.
[She smiles at him, a more tangible and soft thing, and then tucks her hat as goodbye.
Things will certainly be interesting in Europe the next few months.]
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Zero, Sweetie, you've got nothing to be sorry for. And right? Luckily I've made my MARK here. Nowhere else is fabulous enough for me.
[Nowhere!!!]
I'm looking forward to it!! [Genuinely. He wants to know how she did, out there in the big wide world. Finally finding herself now that she's got a 'herself' to find. He offers her a smile, not as big and obnoxious as usual. A little more gentle, genuine. ] Literally anytime. You go out there and have ALL the adventures. I'm rooting for you.
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I should go. [She starts toward the door, hesitates, and adds:] This place... and the people in it... are precious. I will not forget what you have done for me.
Farewell for now, Zulius.
[She smiles at him, a more tangible and soft thing, and then tucks her hat as goodbye.
Things will certainly be interesting in Europe the next few months.]