[ he isn't sure why, but watching shu accept the jam brightens his smile. something about it seems unexpected, but riddle supposes not even shu can take all his pastries plain. he'd read in a book once that there's something satisfying and delightful about learning new things about the one you're enamored with, and right now riddle can say with certainty that's the case.
so much so that he even takes it upon himself to prepare a cup of tea for his companion as he speaks. yes, another, because why not. ]
I admit, they can be irritating at times, but the same can be said of all species. Humans are certainly the same way. But, most people outside my dorm know better than to trifle with me, so you have nothing to worry about.
[ so he says, but the mention of this-- this-- harem of other cute little bratty boys that apparently hang around shu in a gaggle (that's what riddle imagines, at least) catches his attention more than it has any right to. shu's save though... goodness, what a save it is. even if that's what it is, a save and nothing more, it still has riddle's cheeks turning a deep red as they pull up into a small smile. he really does feel like a complete simpleton, but what he says time and time again rings true even now. being praised by someone so respectable, so successful, and so bright feels special somehow. that whole being in love thing probably helps a bit too, but it mostly comes from a place of wanting to be as inspirational to others as the queen of hearts once was. ]
Of course I am. It should go without saying.
[ by now, riddle knows how shu tends to take his tea, and goes about preparing it properly. ]
None of them can do magic the way I can, and I doubt their grades are as good as mine. Most importantly, I'm quite happy to be your friend and would never leave your side.
[ unlike valkyrie's former member apparently; riddle wonders for a moment if such an unnecessary comment was overstepping. it's not shu's fault he's apparently angry with or jealous of someone he's never met, after all. but still... riddle needs him to know, just in case. ]
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so much so that he even takes it upon himself to prepare a cup of tea for his companion as he speaks. yes, another, because why not. ]
I admit, they can be irritating at times, but the same can be said of all species. Humans are certainly the same way. But, most people outside my dorm know better than to trifle with me, so you have nothing to worry about.
[ so he says, but the mention of this-- this-- harem of other cute little bratty boys that apparently hang around shu in a gaggle (that's what riddle imagines, at least) catches his attention more than it has any right to. shu's save though... goodness, what a save it is. even if that's what it is, a save and nothing more, it still has riddle's cheeks turning a deep red as they pull up into a small smile. he really does feel like a complete simpleton, but what he says time and time again rings true even now. being praised by someone so respectable, so successful, and so bright feels special somehow. that whole being in love thing probably helps a bit too, but it mostly comes from a place of wanting to be as inspirational to others as the queen of hearts once was. ]
Of course I am. It should go without saying.
[ by now, riddle knows how shu tends to take his tea, and goes about preparing it properly. ]
None of them can do magic the way I can, and I doubt their grades are as good as mine. Most importantly, I'm quite happy to be your friend and would never leave your side.
[ unlike valkyrie's former member apparently; riddle wonders for a moment if such an unnecessary comment was overstepping. it's not shu's fault he's apparently angry with or jealous of someone he's never met, after all. but still... riddle needs him to know, just in case. ]