[Jasmine saved her? It quickly clicks to mind she's talking about the birthday party, and given everything that had happened before then... That made some sense, but she hadn't realized even then it had been quite on that level. Her expression softens considerably more at that realization.] I was very proud of Jasmine then... I still am. It was the first time I'd seen her really reach out to help someone like that, to try and be friends. You have quite the effect on people, Winter. I know reaching out to her has meant a lot to her, and... Even with everything that's happened here, it's such a relief to know it's not just other people I can rely on, but other people she can reach towards.
I really do want to pay that back, as well... I want to live up to that same example you've been setting. Because-- [She stops abruptly, the comment about people Winter would make special effort for sinking in. Her eyelashes flutter rapidly, and the faint blush from before burns up to a point where its noticeable. She finally becomes acutely aware of the fact she is still holding onto Winter's hands, and... well, let's just say she has a moment, and her brain grinds to a screeching halt. The thought she had been processing before is lost in the sudden trainwreck that is her mind, and she just starts talking to try and not look completely stupid.] N- no, of course not, I'd nev- I wouldn't shoo you away. You're my friend, right? I may not be used to it, ah, now, but... I think I can get there...
[The last series of compliments doesn't help the sudden rush of things in her head, and probably not the look on her face. When it comes right down to it, there are some things Lily Tsukuyomi is very bad at concealing once they hit her.] Th- thank you. Again. I've probably been saying that a lot, but... you deserve it... Like I said, I was just doing what I thought I needed to... If you really had that much trouble before, then... I think where you are now is much more impressive.
[For someone so smart, she sure does feel like she's babbling like an idiot all of a sudden. Her eyes seek out Raquel then, as if searching for a second opinion on whether or not she looks as dumb as she feels.]
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I really do want to pay that back, as well... I want to live up to that same example you've been setting. Because-- [She stops abruptly, the comment about people Winter would make special effort for sinking in. Her eyelashes flutter rapidly, and the faint blush from before burns up to a point where its noticeable. She finally becomes acutely aware of the fact she is still holding onto Winter's hands, and... well, let's just say she has a moment, and her brain grinds to a screeching halt. The thought she had been processing before is lost in the sudden trainwreck that is her mind, and she just starts talking to try and not look completely stupid.] N- no, of course not, I'd nev- I wouldn't shoo you away. You're my friend, right? I may not be used to it, ah, now, but... I think I can get there...
[The last series of compliments doesn't help the sudden rush of things in her head, and probably not the look on her face. When it comes right down to it, there are some things Lily Tsukuyomi is very bad at concealing once they hit her.] Th- thank you. Again. I've probably been saying that a lot, but... you deserve it... Like I said, I was just doing what I thought I needed to... If you really had that much trouble before, then... I think where you are now is much more impressive.
[For someone so smart, she sure does feel like she's babbling like an idiot all of a sudden. Her eyes seek out Raquel then, as if searching for a second opinion on whether or not she looks as dumb as she feels.]