[ As Otto hops right up into Weiss' lap, he can't help but huff with relief. He'll deal with his problems for as long as they persist, but for Weiss? Sometimes not everything could be solved with words or a reassuring touch. Not his, anyway. He never really considered himself a "pet" person, but there's really no denying the effect dogs seem to have on her. ...teasingly, the thought crosses his mind, wondering if it was his own lupine attributes on Prismatica that drew her in. ]
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[ He can feel his heart sinking when Cecilia explains what happened. How she and Otto got separated when the wraiths stormed through. They'd been told to hide inside and not to come out for any reason. Not until they or the knights returned for them. In truths, her parents intended to lead them away from their home, even if it meant risking their lives... Cecilia and Otto did eventually come out of hiding, if only so they too could run from the ghoulish monsters.
Cloud doesn't know the fate of her parents. But...he can't help but let the worst thoughts cross his mind. And should they have come to pass? They were going to pay. His brows furrow, his grip on his bowl firming as he realizes his own frustrations are getting the better of him again.
That is, until Weiss is the one to bring him back. Yet again, with her optimism and words of encouragement. Cecilia and Cloud both look to her with wide yet hopeful eyes. And sure enough, seeing the child nod and scooch in a little closer to the two, Cloud can't help setting a hand on his girlfriend's shoulder. A silent thanks, for keeping the hope alive. ]
She's right. We're not going anywhere.
[ Cecilia and Otto don't have to be alone. And as if to concur? Otto paws his way up the front of Weiss' outfit, stubby legs supporting him as he gives a little kiss to her chin. Mlem.
"O-Otto..." she giggles. "Down boy." Sure enough, he listens, deciding to get cozy in Weiss' lap as he takes a seat, looking back at his owner with a happier panting face. ]
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[ He can feel his heart sinking when Cecilia explains what happened. How she and Otto got separated when the wraiths stormed through. They'd been told to hide inside and not to come out for any reason. Not until they or the knights returned for them. In truths, her parents intended to lead them away from their home, even if it meant risking their lives... Cecilia and Otto did eventually come out of hiding, if only so they too could run from the ghoulish monsters.
Cloud doesn't know the fate of her parents. But...he can't help but let the worst thoughts cross his mind. And should they have come to pass? They were going to pay. His brows furrow, his grip on his bowl firming as he realizes his own frustrations are getting the better of him again.
That is, until Weiss is the one to bring him back. Yet again, with her optimism and words of encouragement. Cecilia and Cloud both look to her with wide yet hopeful eyes. And sure enough, seeing the child nod and scooch in a little closer to the two, Cloud can't help setting a hand on his girlfriend's shoulder. A silent thanks, for keeping the hope alive. ]
She's right. We're not going anywhere.
[ Cecilia and Otto don't have to be alone. And as if to concur? Otto paws his way up the front of Weiss' outfit, stubby legs supporting him as he gives a little kiss to her chin. Mlem.
"O-Otto..." she giggles. "Down boy." Sure enough, he listens, deciding to get cozy in Weiss' lap as he takes a seat, looking back at his owner with a happier panting face. ]