[Gale's smile hitches wider as he raises his own glass and clinks it against Ara's— and just for a moment, while the elf's gaze is lingering, he might happen to catch Gale's doing the same, however briefly. It lasts for but the space of a heartbeat, only for the wizard's smile to disappear behind his glass of wine as he turns his gaze towards the page, but he sees no reason to be secretive about how much he enjoys their leader's company. Ara, he's found, has several charm points of his own.
He takes a long sip as he listens, considering Ara's approach to the subject at hand. The confession earns a warm chuckle from him in response, amusement plain to see as he lowers his glass and casts a brief glance towards Wyll's tent.]
You inspired our very own Blade of Frontiers to lie? Even in the name of chivalry, that's quite a feat— perhaps even more impressive than the efforts you've put forth trying to learn to summon.
[But the question is a good one, and he prepares to answer it seriously.]
You may not like this particular answer, but there is truly no greater teacher than practice. You were born naturally gifted in a way that I was not, though I've always been talented in my own right— but you have always done things by feel, yes? I'll tell you a secret, if you can promise to keep it.
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[Gale's smile hitches wider as he raises his own glass and clinks it against Ara's— and just for a moment, while the elf's gaze is lingering, he might happen to catch Gale's doing the same, however briefly. It lasts for but the space of a heartbeat, only for the wizard's smile to disappear behind his glass of wine as he turns his gaze towards the page, but he sees no reason to be secretive about how much he enjoys their leader's company. Ara, he's found, has several charm points of his own.
He takes a long sip as he listens, considering Ara's approach to the subject at hand. The confession earns a warm chuckle from him in response, amusement plain to see as he lowers his glass and casts a brief glance towards Wyll's tent.]
You inspired our very own Blade of Frontiers to lie? Even in the name of chivalry, that's quite a feat— perhaps even more impressive than the efforts you've put forth trying to learn to summon.
[But the question is a good one, and he prepares to answer it seriously.]
You may not like this particular answer, but there is truly no greater teacher than practice. You were born naturally gifted in a way that I was not, though I've always been talented in my own right— but you have always done things by feel, yes? I'll tell you a secret, if you can promise to keep it.