[Unlike Academy City, where Mikoto had influence but no power–here, Baroona has both. A legacy and connections for influence and the power of numerous titles to gain respect. A clear place to stand.
He offers her a reassuring smile, small and subtle but there without a doubt.]
I'll talk to Ares later. You made him worried. That's the only reason he's suspicious.
[The smile grows with a twitch. He pats her head, ruffling her hair.]
It's good to see you again. It's been a couple years.
[Not that he looks much different. Only slightly taller and with a couple more visible scars. He scratches the most prominent one–one near his ear–with a finger.]
You haven't changed much.
[At least attitude-wise. It's refreshing. Everything about her is, really. Maybe that's why he can't stop smiling.]
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[Unlike Academy City, where Mikoto had influence but no power–here, Baroona has both. A legacy and connections for influence and the power of numerous titles to gain respect. A clear place to stand.
He offers her a reassuring smile, small and subtle but there without a doubt.]
I'll talk to Ares later. You made him worried. That's the only reason he's suspicious.
[The smile grows with a twitch. He pats her head, ruffling her hair.]
It's good to see you again. It's been a couple years.
[Not that he looks much different. Only slightly taller and with a couple more visible scars. He scratches the most prominent one–one near his ear–with a finger.]
You haven't changed much.
[At least attitude-wise. It's refreshing. Everything about her is, really. Maybe that's why he can't stop smiling.]