Captcha Strikes Again

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Who: Slaine Troyard (terrantrash) & Various
What: A catchall for captcha threads and others
When: Intro log & Various
Where: All over the place
Warning(s): N/A

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[regives]

[ He seems a little... awkward, but that's fine. Leanne has admittedly been learning what it's like to have friends outside of Zephyr and Vashyron—fortunately that hasn't been a struggle and so far she's been able to adapt.

Ugh, whatever, Slaine's been adopted and orphans gotta get hugs so... she's gonna be that bitch. ]

Slaine! Alright, then it's official. [ No handshaking, no pinkie promises, Leanne is only going to approach with open arms before she envelops Slaine into a quick hug. Smiling wide when she steps back. ] Oh, hey, we've got another customer!

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_{[He is a little awkward, but if she knew the conditions he'd grown up in it'd be understandable. She's so...happy and bubbly it's kind of overwhelming, but he'd soon find she'd just one-upped herself when her arms find their way around him. It's a brief hug, the contact quick and light enough, but he's utterly stunned, as if he's been hit by a taser. His heart is racing, fingers twitching as he stands and stares until he's snapped out of it by the mention of a customer needing attention.]}

R-Right!

_{[When was the last time he'd been hugged? Honestly, he can't even remember...probably back when he and Asseylum were smaller. He'd gotten a hug from her then, before she'd been reprimanded for getting too close to a Terran like him. Leanne isn't Asseylum, but the contact still felt nice, even if he has to reel himself in and do his best to settle his pulse.]}

[regives]

They want four seafood kebabs, are you ready?

[ Leanne does notice that Slaine is a little Shook™, but remains professional and reasonably chipper when responding to the guests. She's careful, at least, trying to ensure that neither of them accidentally start a fire or some shit god. ]

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Yes.

_{[There's a nod as he forces himself to focus, moving over to the grill to grab one of the pre-prepared seafood kebabs from out of a packet in an iced cooler. Onto the grill they go - one, two, three and four. Thankfully they shouldn't take too long.]}

[regives]

[ And everything does manage to go smoothly, thank god. The order goes up without any complications and the customers leave with smiles. Leanne goes the extra mile to give them a short wave as they leave. ]

Hey, uh... sorry about the hug earlier. Kinda noticed you went, like, stiff as a board a second later. Didn't mean to make it awkward.

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_{[She was...apologizing for the hug? How does he respond? When was the last time someone apologized to him for anything?]}

No it's okay...really. _{[Just give him a moment. He's trying not to fumble and sound even more awkward than he probably does.]} I just haven't really hugged a lot so it caught me of guard.

_{[Nailed it.]}

[regives]

[ Of course Leanne waits patiently, though she does keep a watchful on any possible customers. Fortunately the pace remains the same as before and they're able to squeeze this conversation in.

Briefly, it only lasting a fraction of a second, does Leanne's expression sink into something close to sympathy. Slaine looks around Zephyr's age, perhaps younger, and immediately it causes her heart to tug. Though she's quick to do a one-eighty, giving him a warm smile. ]

Well, if that's the case, whenever you need a hug or just someone to talk to, you can come to me.

[ big sis leanne... She feels so proud with saying that, but it's obvious that everything she says is genuine. Though Juris had remained something close to a father and often times displayed physical affection, she knows what it's like for it to be lacking in life. ]

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_{[Slaine can't help but blush a little at that. He wouldn't want to trouble her with his insecurities or anxieties but the offer she puts forth is one based in kindness. He appreciates it, truly. Which is why he won't turn her down, even though he can't see himself taking her up on it any time soon.]}

Thank you...it means a lot to me.