[ Though those were somewhat more desperate measures.
Somewhat despite herself - despite the fact that she raised this point, she chose to tell him - Xion's jaw tightens at the mere idea of really admitting what sets her apart. The nervous, buzzing terror she feels over anyone discovering her true nature, no matter how seemingly trustworthy, makes her want to run out of the room and never speak to him again. She doesn't get the feeling like he's judging her, or even like he finds her strange, but... will that change, if he knows the truth? Can she risk it? Should she risk it?
After a very extended moment, she finally replies, her voice hushed. ]
... promise me you won't tell anyone? I ... I don't know what I'd do if the others found out.
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Date: 2017-01-22 08:34 pm (UTC)[ Though those were somewhat more desperate measures.
Somewhat despite herself - despite the fact that she raised this point, she chose to tell him - Xion's jaw tightens at the mere idea of really admitting what sets her apart. The nervous, buzzing terror she feels over anyone discovering her true nature, no matter how seemingly trustworthy, makes her want to run out of the room and never speak to him again. She doesn't get the feeling like he's judging her, or even like he finds her strange, but... will that change, if he knows the truth? Can she risk it? Should she risk it?
After a very extended moment, she finally replies, her voice hushed. ]
... promise me you won't tell anyone? I ... I don't know what I'd do if the others found out.