[She takes several long moments to assess his Doublade. It suits him. Did he pick it himself, she wonders? It wouldn't surprise her to know that he had. If it was granted to him purely by coincidence, it would prove to be a point of amusement.
When he moves closer, she feels her posture—already proper, already straight—only intensify. Even in the face of the kindness she's worn on the outside, she has understood well enough that when she must carry herself strong and imposing, it is a necessity. It would be all too convenient for others to perceive her and find weakness. Of all the things Rhea is, weak is not one of them.
She nods to the first question, and to the second—]
Regrettably, he is not. [Not that she's expected him to be. There is a certain kind of comfort and stability she finds in the presence of those she would consider family. Without them, even she must admit that she feels only in part herself.] I was unaware you were so close with him.
[As much as she's unaware of most things dealing with the students who once were under her care. Purely... self-imposed.]
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When he moves closer, she feels her posture—already proper, already straight—only intensify. Even in the face of the kindness she's worn on the outside, she has understood well enough that when she must carry herself strong and imposing, it is a necessity. It would be all too convenient for others to perceive her and find weakness. Of all the things Rhea is, weak is not one of them.
She nods to the first question, and to the second—]
Regrettably, he is not. [Not that she's expected him to be. There is a certain kind of comfort and stability she finds in the presence of those she would consider family. Without them, even she must admit that she feels only in part herself.] I was unaware you were so close with him.
[As much as she's unaware of most things dealing with the students who once were under her care. Purely... self-imposed.]