[That smile alone is making her feel giddy, but it's what Sanji says that forces a very unnatural, stupid smile on Perona's face. She can even feel herself burning up, and the nagging voice of reason (is that even what it is?) screaming furiously at her that no, this isn't okay; stop it right now, but she just can't be bothered to care anymore.
I've missed you, of course.
Heh...heheh. Perona swallows the heavy lump in her throat and huffs, rubbing her cheeks in a futile effort to wipe away the color that's blazing bright in them. S-S-Stupid heat! Go away! I-It's just because it's cold--hot...wh-whatever in here!]
I-- [Missed you, too. No, she can't say that! That's a little too much, isn't it? But she does want him to stay. It's fine now, right? If they just act like they used to...friends. Friends is still fine, right?] N-No! Don't...leave. Mmhhhrm, come inside, Mr. Cook, I was about to make some food - you can have some, if you like.
[Action, January 13th]
I've missed you, of course.
Heh...heheh. Perona swallows the heavy lump in her throat and huffs, rubbing her cheeks in a futile effort to wipe away the color that's blazing bright in them. S-S-Stupid heat! Go away! I-It's just because it's cold--hot...wh-whatever in here!]
I-- [Missed you, too. No, she can't say that! That's a little too much, isn't it? But she does want him to stay. It's fine now, right? If they just act like they used to...friends. Friends is still fine, right?] N-No! Don't...leave. Mmhhhrm, come inside, Mr. Cook, I was about to make some food - you can have some, if you like.
[I MEAN, IF YOU WANT TO....]