[ she's not really certain why she insists on using his name in this manner. maybe it's just because it feels like she's teasing him on some level that only she can do. maybe it's because she likes the guy and seeing him squirm at its usage is amusing to her. although, let's be honest— most things that come out of pegasus's mouth make people's skin crawl.
she can admit ( to herself ) that she's also missed this sort of banter with him. he was always pretty easy to be like this with. ]
It's just a talent from a beautiful lady, you know?
[ he can smile all he wants because it's truly very adorable. cough, who said that? ]
Oh wait, this old thing?
[ she lifts the pokedex and turns it over in her hand somewhat. ]
Well, that'll be handy in the future, I suppose. Thanks for the heads up.
[ mai crosses her arms to focus on listening to him as he discusses the gym leader position. he sounds really excited about it so she can tell that this is a goal of his— or at least it seems like one. she's always seen him be passionate about his duel monsters team and being one of the very best duelists out there so she's not surprised at how much pride he's giving off about his team here. she smiles at him. ]
You know, Joey, I think you'd be a great leader and trainer to anyone who wants to learn from you at a gym. You certainly have the "go get 'em" attitude that you'd need for it.
[ the smirk that he gives her makes her chuckle. shaking her head, mai gives him a wink and grins. ]
You know, there's a fair bit of naughtiness between a teacher and their pupil too, Joseph.
[ ...sorry, she really can't help but to tease the poor guy. getting more sincere, she nods. his words dig deep into the walls she builds up whenever someone wants to talk about feelings or remind her that she's always felt alone. there's some emotions that cause her chest to tighten but— not in a bad way. it's more frightening to her than bad, per se. she's just never really had someone be so candid about wanting to help her— apart from joey, really. sure, other people have been her "friends" and shown they care but it's just never felt quite as deeply truthful as it has with him.
she allows him to touch her shoulder and curses the tears that well up. not a woman to let her emotions show that much, she wills them back and smiles to him. ]
Thank you, though. I've... never had a lot of people on my side for... much. So it's nice to know you'll be there for me. It... means a lot.
thanks! had to make sure that no one took my spot for my lady, here.
she can admit ( to herself ) that she's also missed this sort of banter with him. he was always pretty easy to be like this with. ]
It's just a talent from a beautiful lady, you know?
[
he can smile all he wants because it's truly very adorable.cough, who said that? ]Oh wait, this old thing?
[ she lifts the pokedex and turns it over in her hand somewhat. ]
Well, that'll be handy in the future, I suppose. Thanks for the heads up.
[ mai crosses her arms to focus on listening to him as he discusses the gym leader position. he sounds really excited about it so she can tell that this is a goal of his— or at least it seems like one. she's always seen him be passionate about his duel monsters team and being one of the very best duelists out there so she's not surprised at how much pride he's giving off about his team here. she smiles at him. ]
You know, Joey, I think you'd be a great leader and trainer to anyone who wants to learn from you at a gym. You certainly have the "go get 'em" attitude that you'd need for it.
[ the smirk that he gives her makes her chuckle. shaking her head, mai gives him a wink and grins. ]
You know, there's a fair bit of naughtiness between a teacher and their pupil too, Joseph.
[ ...sorry, she really can't help but to tease the poor guy. getting more sincere, she nods. his words dig deep into the walls she builds up whenever someone wants to talk about feelings or remind her that she's always felt alone. there's some emotions that cause her chest to tighten but— not in a bad way. it's more frightening to her than bad, per se. she's just never really had someone be so candid about wanting to help her— apart from joey, really. sure, other people have been her "friends" and shown they care but it's just never felt quite as deeply truthful as it has with him.
she allows him to touch her shoulder and curses the tears that well up. not a woman to let her emotions show that much, she wills them back and smiles to him. ]
Thank you, though. I've... never had a lot of people on my side for... much. So it's nice to know you'll be there for me. It... means a lot.