[A thanks too soon, Jaye, because - for whatever reason he's not letting it go. And even he doesn't seem to get it, because he scowls at his own hand and huffs. What the hell.]
[For whatever fucked up reason he almost snorts at that - keeps his hand on the watch, yeah, but grins and moves to kiss the line of her hair because goddamnit Jaye of all the people to be around for this development this is the best option - someone who won't freak on him.]
Okay. I'll, uh -
[He's already got Lodewijk, but that's the first thing he goes to. So he reluctantly sets the watch down and turns his back to her, plays with his rabbit and tries to drown out the noise it'll make when she picks it up.]
[ She's freaking out a little on the inside, but freaking out internally is one thing. Freaking out where he can see it isn't going to help anyone. So Jaye waits until he's settled in with his bunny, until he's hopefully relaxed a little more, and then she goes to pick up the watch and stash it away in her pockets. ]
[The room's a little too quiet for him not to hear the sound it makes, but other than stilling somewhat as he coos and scratches behind Lodewijk's ears, he doesn't do anything. Doesn't even turn around, just in case.]
[Hey. He already said he wouldn't and if he knew that that was why she'd changed he'd be huffing all over the place. Instead he blinks down at the Jaye-rabbit and gives a weak chuckle, kneels and sets Lodewijk down. Cute.]
[ To be fair, he said it in the most Ned-like way possible. Besides, he had seemed to enjoy her and Lodewijk playing as bunnies before. Maybe this will help. Either way, she's happily bouncing over to sniff at the other rabbit. ]
[Definitely takes his mind off of it. As usual Lodewijk is a hundred times more chill than he is and doesn't even hold back, let alone act suspicious or surprised. Bunny playtime it is - he bounds away only to come back with a chewed up grass ball, tosses it her way.]
every time jayebunny and lodeqijk play ned's heart grows
[ Eventually Jaye ends up pausing the playing to groom the other rabbit, happily nestled up to him. Ned can take all the pictures he likes -- it's nice to see him enjoying himself for once. ]
easier to remember when you know that "ij" is translated as "y" - lodewyk
[He settles back against the wall and spreads his legs out, arms crossed loosely over his knees as he watches - and eventually starts talking. It's easier to talk to rabbits, after nearly two centuries of spilling his heart out to Lodewijk.]
Didn't, uh. Know that I'd - get like that. About the watch. [Though he doesn't apologize, it's apologetic. He chews on his lip, debates over the next thing.] Prob'ly the mask...
[ It's close enough to an apology. Jaye pauses in her grooming and nudges the other rabbit before hopping over to Ned, rubbing her little bunny head against his leg. ]
[Is it weird if he gives Jaye-bunny a kiss back? Probably. He'd do it to Lodewijk but it's not like his rabbit is actually a person, so he lets his eyes flutter shut and attempts a weak grin. Yeah, thanks.]
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[ She's not sure what else to say, so instead she wraps her fingers around the pocketwatch. ]
I... thanks.
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Uh.
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Is it stuck or something?
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I don't - [know. HUFF.] - rip it. I won't -
[Won't pull any shit, now that he's said that, and the line his mouth makes is so damn rueful over it.]
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[ She doesn't want his other hand to get in on this and take a swing at her. ]
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Okay. I'll, uh -
[He's already got Lodewijk, but that's the first thing he goes to. So he reluctantly sets the watch down and turns his back to her, plays with his rabbit and tries to drown out the noise it'll make when she picks it up.]
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So instead she turns into a rabbit and hops over. It's not like he can take the watch from her when she's a bunny. ]
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every time jayebunny and lodeqijk play ned's heart grows
three sizes that day
wow i totally butchered the bunny's name too :c
easier to remember when you know that "ij" is translated as "y" - lodewyk
Didn't, uh. Know that I'd - get like that. About the watch. [Though he doesn't apologize, it's apologetic. He chews on his lip, debates over the next thing.] Prob'ly the mask...
i managed to hit the wrong keys i think sob
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Thanks.
[Quiet. He's not really sure what else to say.]
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