[He watches Amal go inside to order, but he doesn't miss how he seems familiar with Emerald, despite not having him around for very long. Alphinaud tucks that information aside for later.
When the other gets back, that's when he notices how Amal has not only grabbed him a drink, but also food. It's touching to know that the other keeps his comforts in mind when the two of them sit and begin.
This next part, however- after Amal starts, there's a soft smile, and Alphinaud is gentle, if to the point with his words.]
...Amal, I would not be here if I wasn't sure to listen, regardless of what you would tell me. [A pause, and he thinks, the oh-so-familiar hand to his chin as he ponders.] Story or no story, I'm more than willing to hear what you have to say.
[Because he's a comfort, familiar, even in ways Alphinaud doesn't understand as to why. That's enough of a reason to believe whatever he's going to hear.]
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When the other gets back, that's when he notices how Amal has not only grabbed him a drink, but also food. It's touching to know that the other keeps his comforts in mind when the two of them sit and begin.
This next part, however- after Amal starts, there's a soft smile, and Alphinaud is gentle, if to the point with his words.]
...Amal, I would not be here if I wasn't sure to listen, regardless of what you would tell me. [A pause, and he thinks, the oh-so-familiar hand to his chin as he ponders.] Story or no story, I'm more than willing to hear what you have to say.
[Because he's a comfort, familiar, even in ways Alphinaud doesn't understand as to why. That's enough of a reason to believe whatever he's going to hear.]