rippled | claude

Unless... it's not? For you?

I never expected anything, Khalid.

[ they bump into him. ]

I will just say the same thing I had said before. If I ever make you uncomfortable, let me know.

[ He'll take the opportunity to squeeze them into a hug, hesitating a moment before he kisses the crown of their head. ]

You should expect things.

[ Squeezes tighter!! Before letting go. ]

But I'll say the same. If you'd rather I not do something, please tell me.

I will.

[ ...

moves onto more important matters. ]

Okay, so trade me. Who do you like.

Edited (i got mad at saying okay twice) 2025-04-04 12:58 (UTC)

Seriously?

[ they're trying not to smile. currently failing at this task. ]

Seriously...

[ The way this information would never have seen the light of day until doki chart if not for this.

Ugh, he is embarrassed and just shakes his head. ]

It's not that serious. But I did have some feelings for Elysia.

Ah, that's not too surprising...

[ it's mumbled, since elysia does seem like the type of person that people could fall for. granted, that was past tense. ]

But not anymore?

[ I know. It's like wow, you like the incredibly beautiful and kind woman? Shocking.

Anyway, he shrugs. ]

I haven't thought about it too much in the past couple weeks.

I see...

[ that's fair. there was a lot of murder happening. ]

Well, I do hope that whatever you decide to do that you end up cared for, Khalid. You are an important friend to me and I am invested in your happiness, regardless of what that looks like.

[ Saber is so sweet... He has a little blip of happiness whenever he hears his name, and just affection and gratitude at the sweet words. ]

I'm plenty happy, don't worry. Having your friendship, and the others' here... I don't think I've ever made connections like this.

It likely helps that so many of the people here are insistent.

[ saber thinks about all the genkis in game... they're all terrible. ]

It makes it difficult to be elusive.

Were you trying to be...?

[ ... ]

I am very elusive...

Well... you were a mystery to me for a lot of our time here, I guess.

Oh, a lot of people have told me that. They can't tell what I think and that I seem distant about everything.

[ this is why they have no friends except for the people who are friends with everyone. ]