🟣 Oh, yeah, I'm fine. It's... nothing. More embarrassing than anything, really.

( Ballade gazes away, nervous smile lowering into a frown. He narrows his eyes, frustrated at himself. He wants to tell her, but can't find the right words. )

What kinda coward ends up scared of the /stars,/ anyway...?
[ the awkwardness of the situation would
Turn once again into concern, after that
Laughter. That was not the laughter of
A "brush it under the rug". ]

Ballad’, be honest wit’ me. β€˜s everythin’
okay?

[ her eyes were directly staring at his. All
In concern. ]

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