essek.

[tactic]

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[unconsecuted]

[He turns the color of a ripe plum and immediately looks away. Damn.]

[tactic]

[ He just laughs and pats Essek's arm. ]

There's nothing to be embarrassed about. I just want to make sure you're okay.

[unconsecuted]

[Glances back looking SO EMBARRASSED. It's fine, it's fine.]

...I assure you I'm more than okay.

[Wow. Anyway!!!!!!!!!! He looks away, looks back. Seems a bit more serious.]

I think I... [He isn't sure how to say this actually now that he is trying to say it.] I think I feel... very strongly for Childe.

[NOT THIS!!!!!]

[tactic]

[ Oh my god... Is this happy news or not, Aventurine can't tell. This saga has been absolutely crazy. ]

Is that so? [ Metaphorically holding his breath. ] And have you told him this?

[unconsecuted]

[He makes a face, somewhat uncertain and guilty.]

I haven't spoken to him yet...

[tactic]

[ Guilt?? Essek, the way you bring so much concern out of Aventurine who keeps patting him. ]

That's okay. [ He thinks. ] He seems sensible enough. I'm sure he'd give a lot of thought to whatever you'd have to say.