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[aceofknights]

[It's getting late, and Kallen's just leaning against the railing of an empty balcony, looking out over the city. She looks a little down, but might not mind some company.]

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[ilupig]

[ .. Peony's got a knack for just kind of being there. Coming up beside her, he leans his arms onto the railing as well; instead of looking down, he's looking up into the sky. ]

Makes me miss the stars, sometimes.

[aceofknights]

[She wasn't expecting company, so jumps a little when Peony's just suddenly there. Usually she's a lot better at noticing other peoples' presence, but tonight she's just kind of...off. She glances up at him for a minute before following his gaze.]

Yeah. [Pauses.] I haven't seen you around in a while.

[ilupig]

Aah, yeah, I've been pretty swamped lately. [ Sighing, he grins ruefully. ]

You're out here all alone? No one to keep you company?

rrrrgh i hate only having 15 icons (tears)

[aceofknights]

[She offers him a small smile.] I wouldn't say there's no one.

it's so hard. :'(

[ilupig]

Heh, well not anymore, at least. But I'm sure some boy would've been along to sweep you away if I hadn't shown up.

[aceofknights]

What? I don't-- [She can feel her cheeks warming and she quickly turns her gaze back to the buildings below them.] I really don't think so.

[ilupig]

[ Peony just shrugs, knuckles resting against his jaw. ] Whatever you say. But I disagree.

[aceofknights]

I don't need anyone like that, anyway. [She sounds like she's trying to convince herself as much as anyone else.] That's not what I'm here for.

[ilupig]

Of course it's not what you're here for. Doesn't mean you don't need it.

[ He shrugs and turns around, leaning his elbows back against the railing instead, so he can sideglance her. ] But what do I know.~

[aceofknights]

Do you have someone? [The words are blurted before she can fully process what she's about to say, and she flushes more deeply. She tucks a strand of hair behind her ear, annoyed with herself.] Not that that's any of my business. Sorry.

[ilupig]

[ Well, he can't say he's not taken aback by that. Peony looks surprised, then slowly, he smiles. ]

Me? Ah. Not at the moment, nope. Woe is me, maybe it's because I'm too old.

[aceofknights]

A lot of the girls seem to like you here, you know. [She's not quite looking at him and finds herself fidgeting slightly, rolling the hem of her sleeve between her fingers. She shrugs after a moment.] So I'm sure you wouldn't have any trouble.

[ilupig]

[ Arching a blonde brow, Peony grins and taps his fingers against his chin. ] You think so? Guess I've still got it, what can I say.

[aceofknights]

[For some reason that reaction irritates her. It's dumb to be irritated, and she knows it, but she can't help it and it's just--frustrating.] Guess so. [She straightens, dusting herself off before starting to head back towards the sliding door.]

[ilupig]

[ Peony just watches her back as she goes, his expression level and unreadable. ]

Did something happen?

[aceofknights]

No. [And that's just it, isn't it? Nothing's happened, she feels like a stupid school girl around him for no reason, because he flirts with everyone and she shouldn't be special and even if he did mean something by it-- It's taking a lot for Kallen to not just blurt this all out, her chest tight as her fingers clench around the door handle, shoulders slumping slightly.] I shouldn't be bothering someone as important as you with my problems, anyway.