[ That shouldn't be surprising but it is. Ratio takes a moment to stare in surprise, but quickly reins in his expression, which would not have shown had he not been so fatigued.
An excellent pair... his blushes slightly and averts his gaze. Their relationship is still so new, and he isn't used to people commenting on it. ]
I... thank you.
[ Back home, he would probably end up hearing more derogatory things said about their relationship once it's revealed, if only because of the public's perception of Aventurine. His position as a Stoneheart, and him being the last surviving member of the Avgins. It will no doubt rankle on Ratio, so to hear approval is—well, he has never cared for the approval of others, and the gossip he will no doubt be subject to back home would never dissuade him from being with Aventurine, but—
It's nice. ]
I see. Your cooperation with me will no doubt further reassure him that his investment was wise.
[ Both of them have a good eye for talent, so it's not a surprise that Aventurine saw something of worth in Set. ]
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An excellent pair... his blushes slightly and averts his gaze. Their relationship is still so new, and he isn't used to people commenting on it. ]
I... thank you.
[ Back home, he would probably end up hearing more derogatory things said about their relationship once it's revealed, if only because of the public's perception of Aventurine. His position as a Stoneheart, and him being the last surviving member of the Avgins. It will no doubt rankle on Ratio, so to hear approval is—well, he has never cared for the approval of others, and the gossip he will no doubt be subject to back home would never dissuade him from being with Aventurine, but—
It's nice. ]
I see. Your cooperation with me will no doubt further reassure him that his investment was wise.
[ Both of them have a good eye for talent, so it's not a surprise that Aventurine saw something of worth in Set. ]