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“Huh, you’re going to sleep on the couch.” You ignore the mask comment because you’re not going to return it just yet.
“Good. I can’t return to the place I call home again.” Suan De keeps walking stoically. “Not with these bruises.”
“Ah, I was worried for a moment there, thought you were kicked out or something.” You sigh of relief.
“I wouldn’t mind a permanent accommodation.” Suan De is really reserved about everything but her life and employment conditions.
“We’ll figure something out, but tonight, just the couch! It’s a nice couch. Pretty comfy. Soft. You can build a kingdom on it.” You play with the air like you have a beard.
“No comments.” Suan De is keeping her mouth shut with great determination. You better move on…
“Suan De, why didn’t you join us? I really wanted you in there.” You feel bad about her spending the entire thing outside.
“And so did that Uccelli woman. And the Henry kid.” Suan De didn’t get swayed.
“So?” You didn’t get an answer.
“Why would I be celebrating my own defeat?” Suan De has a valid point.
“It’s a party! It’s more of an excuse than an actual reason to have fun and socialize.” You retort.
“The excuse wasn’t to my liking.” Suan De dryly throws back.
“Point is, you can ignore it. Like, I’m sure most people don’t have a reason to go to a club every weekend.” You are no party animal, so you’re talking out of your ass.
“I don’t adhere to that type of lifestyle.” Suan De disapproves.
“I’m not great at parties either. I spent more time hosting than anything.” You try to continue the small talk.
“Could you state why you wanted me there then if you weren’t going to fully participate?” Suan De finds that you’re a sea of contradictions, while, in reality, you’re just a pool of them.
“I thought it could cheer you up…” You scratch the back of your head. “And, I didn’t want you to stay outside alone.”
“I enjoy the stars. The few there are with this much lighting.” Suan De dismisses your worries.
“Hold my hand.” You extend it to her.
Suan De remains silent.
