The response is met by a long stretch of silence. However, he won't hear any audible footsteps taking off elsewhere. Fio remains close by, idly swaying her arm and watching him. Unfortunately for the hedgehog, the little girl has taken an interest in him and she's full of curiosity, as well as many questions.
The treatment is almost familiar, actually. Similar to the coldness of a dear friend during their first meeting. And yet, she enjoyed his company... it was better than dealing with the oppression in her old life.
For now, she's entirely forgotten about her goal to boost her rank. She peers around him, checking if there's any nearby company or if he has someone to meet up with. After what seems like a long minute, Fio speaks up again: ]
Are you lonely? Do you have any friends around here? ...Are you afraid to make friends?
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The response is met by a long stretch of silence. However, he won't hear any audible footsteps taking off elsewhere. Fio remains close by, idly swaying her arm and watching him. Unfortunately for the hedgehog, the little girl has taken an interest in him and she's full of curiosity, as well as many questions.
The treatment is almost familiar, actually. Similar to the coldness of a dear friend during their first meeting. And yet, she enjoyed his company... it was better than dealing with the oppression in her old life.
For now, she's entirely forgotten about her goal to boost her rank. She peers around him, checking if there's any nearby company or if he has someone to meet up with. After what seems like a long minute, Fio speaks up again: ]
Are you lonely? Do you have any friends around here? ...Are you afraid to make friends?