[Taking note of this. Candy good, impromptu hugs bad. Unless?
No no, better not push her luck. Even if he weren't already averse to touch, boys tended to be fussier about it than girls.]
No, actually. I had some gummy bears the other day, while I checked on Miss Baiken? I hope the worms are just as good. [Yes, a much safer topic than existential dread. She sweeps her skirts beneath her and takes a seat, gesturing for him to do the same. She'll take a sip of her tea, humming lightly at the pleasant aroma.] We had bubblegum though! My friend taught us a thing, where you chewed it before taking a shot of whisky. It's awful, but it's tradition now.
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No no, better not push her luck. Even if he weren't already averse to touch, boys tended to be fussier about it than girls.]
No, actually. I had some gummy bears the other day, while I checked on Miss Baiken? I hope the worms are just as good. [Yes, a much safer topic than existential dread. She sweeps her skirts beneath her and takes a seat, gesturing for him to do the same. She'll take a sip of her tea, humming lightly at the pleasant aroma.] We had bubblegum though! My friend taught us a thing, where you chewed it before taking a shot of whisky. It's awful, but it's tradition now.
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They're a little chewier and they last longer, so I like those better. [ they really are just the same, but it's okay. ]
What kind of a tradition is that if it's so awful?