(the blush is near impossible to miss, standing out brightly against his pale complexion, and midori doesn’t even try to hide the smile to herself as she thinks about just how much she’s affecting hakuryuu in such a short period of time. it’s a little… cute, she would say. but of course, she’s going to do nothing to actually move away from hakuryuu and make this situation any better for him.

what does grab her attention, however, is his observation of the town. it’s heartbreaking, in a way, that a young child such as him isn’t even aware of what a normal town is like, that all he’s known is everything god eden was. it causes her smile to falter, but only for a moment. she has a feeling he wouldn’t appreciate pity being given to him over something such as this.

but even midori doesn’t quite feel the urge to tease him in this situation. sure, his reaction might be one for the history books, but he’s still adjusting to a normal life. that doesn’t deserve to be mocked in any way.

there’s no teasing tone in her voice, maybe the slightest bit playful to keep the edge off, but midori gently nudges him with her side, a few quiet laughs under her breath.) Yeah, this is how things usually are. And… I wouldn’t worry about the storybook thing. I doubt anyone would get on your case for that.