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[lumberlady]

[But he did let her sleep with him! It's not her fault other people have dirty minds, okay? Though okay, maybe she had imagined how a jinba and a human might get intimate, once she'd realized she might be stuck here forever with no male jinba around...]

Mmm. I'm going to miss you a lot if we go back to our worlds, but... until then... We're here.

[Whenever... that was or maybe... wasn't...

She finally lets go of his hands, fingers twining as she just... smiles. They're here, and they're-]

Friends.

[paladorable]

[ Ah. He doesn’t know if he’s meant to find a spark of hope in those words, but find one he does. To be parted will be painful, but for now… they’re here. They’re here and they have to make the most of it, no matter what waits for them down the line. ]

Friends.

... Come here, I want to hug you.

[lumberlady]

[Her smile brightens immediately, glad not only that he wasn't upset about the misunderstanding, but that he also wasn't too depressed by the realization just now.]

It's a secret from Alphinaud, okay?

[But she comes more than gladly, leaning down just slightly (she still can't believe there are people here she only has to lean down slightly to hug?), make herself embraceable.]

[paladorable]

Most definitely.

[ He slings his arms around Konoha’s shoulders as soon as he’s able, holding her tightly, fingers clenching at the fabric of her clothes. It’s as much a bear hug as anyone can give a jinba. ]

I’m glad you came to visit me today.

[lumberlady]

[Now that's a good hug. Konoha was affectionate in general, rather free with skin to skin contact in a way that only the commoners of her society didn't consider somewhat scandalous- and it's been a while since she's had a hug that wasn't... post something terrifying the Circle threw at them.

So she embraces him tightly, strong by virtue of her biology but gentle in nature, nuzzling a bit. His hair smells nice.]

Me, too.

[And now they have two secrets.]

I've got some more pumpkins to deliver, but let's get some of those supplies ready together after, Okay?

[paladorable]

That sounds like a wonderful idea. Just let me know when you're ready.

[ Even as he breaks the embrace, he keeps his hands on her arms a moment more. ]

Thank you.

[lumberlady]

I will.

[She might be afraid to never get back to her world, heartbroken at the possibility of never seeing Gonta and her parents again, sad about the idea of leaving behind the people she's come to love here...

But for now, she smiles.]

You're welcome, Arenvald.