"Well, it depends on what and how you like to eat. We could go to the bakery which is a long walk, or we could go to Laviku's Secret which is shorter...Oh I'm sorry, if there is somewhere you would prefer then I will have no problem treating you there as well."
Malla blinked at Duse's words, watching him as he laid down and closed his eyes, staying silent for a while she as studied him. This was...really strange territory for her. Adn the strangeness wasn't making her curious so much anymore as confused. When he opened his eyes and looked towards her, she met his gaze, still studying him and trying to figure out just what she should do and say. She had things to do, didn't she? She had already wasted enough time sitting around in her memories, going anywhere with Duse would just add to that time used up.
"You know you're right, it is kind of weird and suspicious for someone to ask a complete stranger out to eat...You have every reason to think that I'm like dumb and stupid over there though you still sit here and tolerate me. Thank you, I enjoy your company."
She chewed her lip, shifting around at the Akalak's words. It would take a while before she would sigh, looking apologetic, "You are not stupid. You seem nice and I am glad to have met you," she said slowly, "But I need to go get some things done. Maybe some other time we could spend time to speak or however. Besides, you should keep your mizas for when you need them, not sue them on a random stranger.I am sorry, but it was nice to meet you, Duse." She smiled faintly to him, sounding perfectly honest and the look in her eyes still apologetic but as well showing the bit of nervousness, before she hopped up and would quickly walk off to one of the exits. She felt some guilt over saying no to a perfectly nice person, but she did hope they would meet again. Malla had been honest on that; but she had to keep to her priorities otherwise she would never accomplish anything. |