[Well, that's good that Sabo's enjoying the hug, because Norma's not exactly letting him go very soon. He's adorable, a great kid, and she doesn't get much of a chance to baby people other than Sophie, and the young girl tends to get sick of it after a while and complains, or wanders off to do her own thing. She keeps him close and smiles. Honestly, if he keeps being this adorable and sweet, she may take a leaf out of Marco's book and kidnap the kid for a day.]
I said don't start. [She pinches his nose, gently.] And you weren't. What more explanation do you need, jeez! [A pause, as she takes a minute to soak that in. What could she even explore in Luceti? There isn't caves, ruins, old castles or anything like that here, is there? Still...] Y'know what, I accept. I could use a side-kick explorer, adventurer, and treasure hunter, and you're pretty quick, smart, and got a real eye for what's good in life, Chip. I'll teach you my tricks if you teach me yours - deal?
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I said don't start. [She pinches his nose, gently.] And you weren't. What more explanation do you need, jeez! [A pause, as she takes a minute to soak that in. What could she even explore in Luceti? There isn't caves, ruins, old castles or anything like that here, is there? Still...] Y'know what, I accept. I could use a side-kick explorer, adventurer, and treasure hunter, and you're pretty quick, smart, and got a real eye for what's good in life, Chip. I'll teach you my tricks if you teach me yours - deal?
[She extends a hand.]