Typically, he wasn’t the sort to think too much about how pretty some
one was. But in this instance, it was almost impossible not to make that impartial observation. He recalled what Nori had said, about it
being nice to receive compliments, and wondered if he ought to mention it. As Siyet described reindeer though, he decided not to, thinking that to do so would just make things.. incredibly weird and awkward.
Reindeer did sound like quite the creature though. Jet nodded as the other finished her explanation, but opted for silence as he tried to generate a mental picture of what a reindeer might look like. His friend though, spoke again, drawing his attention away from that, and back to her.
The way in which she spoke indicated something deep and personal. With each declaration made, drawing breath seemed just a little harder, and it felt like his heart raced just a little faster. By the end of it, Jet could not keep a look of abject surprise from crossing his face, as he was labeled a shining light that was.. adored. Even Nori had never said anything like that, before. Nobody had ever cared, before he’d come here. To hear someone express care was an experience that was still totally foreign.
Before he realized it, the tiniest bit of moisture collected at the corner of one eye, a result of this.. strange swell of emotion. He didn’t even know what to say. Breathing felt difficult, let alone speaking. Instead, Jet closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, trying to compose himself.
”I.. have enjoyed it, too. And I uh.. am glad I could.. be a part of helping you find this place, and finding the happiness you deserve. I care about you too, and I guess.. that’s.. what friends do, for each other.” Or so he was beginning to learn, anyway. There was a bit of unease to his words, though. Jet didn’t quite know where Siyet was going with this, but.. he hoped it wasn’t what he
thought it was.