[ he chuckles a little at her embarrassment, chewing his own food block. actually, he doesn't think it's embarrassing. surprising, yes, endearing definitely. touching? oh yeah, it's most certainly that as well. and he's much better equipped to deal with the honour than he was four, five years ago, too.
even if he's not sure he deserves it.
he listens to her, and nods. smiles strangely, eyes crinkling at the corners. ]
Well, whatever the reason, I'm honoured. Flabbergasted, yeah, but honoured. [ pause. when he next speaks, it's with warmth, but bashful all the same. ] I'd be proud if you were my daughter.
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even if he's not sure he deserves it.
he listens to her, and nods. smiles strangely, eyes crinkling at the corners. ]
Well, whatever the reason, I'm honoured. Flabbergasted, yeah, but honoured. [ pause. when he next speaks, it's with warmth, but bashful all the same. ] I'd be proud if you were my daughter.