[ The red Archer nods his head, clearly taking her input into account... but there's an amused smile on his face. It makes sense, how could one not? It's a normal reaction, really. There's a saying that joy is infectious... and while Oberon is the last person who can attest to that saying, the evidence is being made very clear... either just as a byproduct of Ai's smile, or perhaps simply a chef taking pride in their work being praised. ]
"Hmph, I'm glad to hear it. My specialties lay elsewhere, but knowing my skills are up to par with your standards is a good sign."
[ He seems to be fond of this process of learning what a specific other enjoys most, and as a result, has easily been brought down to such a relaxed state... it'd be so easy for her charms to take ahold of him now, wouldn't it? It'd hardly be an unappetizing meal, either. Oberon has a good idea of what kind of man she's talking to, and if she enjoys those complex and conflicting emotions, then...
She catches his sleeve, her eyes sparkling so brightly, and something unpleasant flares within him and begins to leak out. ]
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"Hmph, I'm glad to hear it. My specialties lay elsewhere, but knowing my skills are up to par with your standards is a good sign."
[ He seems to be fond of this process of learning what a specific other enjoys most, and as a result, has easily been brought down to such a relaxed state... it'd be so easy for her charms to take ahold of him now, wouldn't it? It'd hardly be an unappetizing meal, either. Oberon has a good idea of what kind of man she's talking to, and if she enjoys those complex and conflicting emotions, then...
She catches his sleeve, her eyes sparkling so brightly, and something unpleasant flares within him and begins to leak out. ]