[ this is a rather... sad view. he can only see his back but it's easy to tell it's snake, specially with all his little followers around. the cloak is somewhat-- nostalgic. he doesn't approach, but he's sure he's been found out already, anyway. ]
[he had been much more agitated the first day he noticed that smile had been gone -- and black, but he had figured black went wherever smile did; snake just hadn't been able to catch up. even so, even now he had no patience to deal with someone who was just going to bait his anger, or bother him, or speak arbitrarily, or anything other than be -- understanding. it was just a shame that even he realized he didn't know many people who fell into the last category.
he doesn't bother turn around.]
... ... That is none of your concern, says Webster.
[the snake resting on his shoulders, though vaguely lethargic from being near such a cold region, twists its head toward ace begins to hiss, traces of sluggishness seemingly gone.]
[and with only a brief glare in ace's direction he starts walking toward the alpine district. it would probably be easy to lash out at ace, but without a proper excuse, he wouldn't be able to forgive himself for wasting his energy.]
[why is this district so cold even when you're not in it. a long pause where he honestly forgets about ace for a moment before finally answering, mind elsewhere.]
[is rather obviously stopped by that, if only because he doesn't know how to respond. but circumlocution has never been his forté, so he remains silent, however incriminatory that might be.]
. . . why don't you just go in?
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he doesn't bother turn around.]
... ... That is none of your concern, says Webster.
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Are you afraid you might get lost?
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Heed what I've said and go, says Wilde.
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Well. Now that I know something is bothering you I can't just very well leave, can I?
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[and with only a brief glare in ace's direction he starts walking toward the alpine district. it would probably be easy to lash out at ace, but without a proper excuse, he wouldn't be able to forgive himself for wasting his energy.]
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this was no fun. ]
Wait! What's the matter?
. . .
I promise I won't laugh or anything.
[ because more than anything, ace was a curious guy ok ]
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. . .
You would, says Wilde.
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Whatever you're feeling, my reaction won't change it, so it's okay to say it, right?
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Are you waiting for someone?
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I'll go in with you.
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. . . Why?
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I feel like things could change if I stay by your side long enough.
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... Do as you wish, says Boswell.
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