[ Sylvain, on the other hand, can hardly believe Marianne had accepted his invitation. He almost feels a little guilty for how eager he is to spend time with her, though he keeps his self-disparaging nature in check throughout the day, mind too busy occupying cloud nine to fall into old patterns.
He's been to this particular aquarium before, and had made sure to brush up on trivia prior to their visit, if only because he'd accurately predicted he'd spend more time watching Marianne than he does actually looking at any of the fish. (He'd hate for her to have an awful time on his account, and decide never to enter a public space with him or anyone else again... So he does his best to gauge her mood, attune himself to whatever she may need.)
But his fears seem unfounded, and little by little he manages to relax, too. —Internally, that is. Externally he's all easy cheer and smiles, well-practiced in the art of Faking It. He's delighted to find that she genuinely seems to be having a good time; excuse him while he takes photos on his phone of her petting the sea lions... (Too cute.)
By the time they finish, even the rain can't put a damper on his good cheer. He chuckles, peeling off his coat and raising it over their heads in a makeshift awning to keep out the condensation. ]
Hey now, you don't need an umbrella when you've got me.
[ He grins down at her with a wink, and, making sure she doesn't have any actual objections, leads them out into the downpour. ]
[ sylvain has always been popular? for as long as marianne has known him, she’s always seen him surrounded by his friends or dates, and well, marianne knows the kind of person she is: withdrawn and quiet, more likely to spend time by herself or one other friend than go out with someone so popular as sylvain. but it isn’t that sylvain is unkind despite how he may treat certain people; as long as she thinks of this as like a friend outing, it should be fine. right? and he was so nice and patient this whole time, too.
but anyway, he’s already shedding his coat before marianne can protest, and she automatically moves closer to him so she can fit beneath the makeshift umbrella while trying to leave enough room for him as well. ]
Okay... i-if you’re sure!
[ she’s a little more hesitant with her footing, but she tries to keep up with him as best as she can, tucking herself into his side and making sure not to slip or step on him by accident. they manage to make it to his car in one piece, with marianne settling into the passenger seat as sylvain makes his way over to the other side. the walk was thankfully brief and she isn’t too wet, but she doubts the same could be said for his coat. ]
I’m sorry about your coat, Sylvain, but thank you. Um, if you don’t mind, I can wash it later today and give it back to you tomorrow?
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He's been to this particular aquarium before, and had made sure to brush up on trivia prior to their visit, if only because he'd accurately predicted he'd spend more time watching Marianne than he does actually looking at any of the fish. (He'd hate for her to have an awful time on his account, and decide never to enter a public space with him or anyone else again... So he does his best to gauge her mood, attune himself to whatever she may need.)
But his fears seem unfounded, and little by little he manages to relax, too. —Internally, that is. Externally he's all easy cheer and smiles, well-practiced in the art of Faking It. He's delighted to find that she genuinely seems to be having a good time; excuse him while he takes photos on his phone of her petting the sea lions... (Too cute.)
By the time they finish, even the rain can't put a damper on his good cheer. He chuckles, peeling off his coat and raising it over their heads in a makeshift awning to keep out the condensation. ]
Hey now, you don't need an umbrella when you've got me.
[ He grins down at her with a wink, and, making sure she doesn't have any actual objections, leads them out into the downpour. ]
The car's just over there!
sorry for the wait!!
but anyway, he’s already shedding his coat before marianne can protest, and she automatically moves closer to him so she can fit beneath the makeshift umbrella while trying to leave enough room for him as well. ]
Okay... i-if you’re sure!
[ she’s a little more hesitant with her footing, but she tries to keep up with him as best as she can, tucking herself into his side and making sure not to slip or step on him by accident. they manage to make it to his car in one piece, with marianne settling into the passenger seat as sylvain makes his way over to the other side. the walk was thankfully brief and she isn’t too wet, but she doubts the same could be said for his coat. ]
I’m sorry about your coat, Sylvain, but thank you. Um, if you don’t mind, I can wash it later today and give it back to you tomorrow?