[Once he gets to his feet, he takes a second to regain his balance, but after that, he finally feels steady again. Thinking about everything he's just said and done is more than a little humiliating, but... Somehow, it's funny too.
As long as he can keep laughing at himself, maybe he'll be okay.]
You can walk me all night long. Over the hills and through the woods to Adstring's most romantic date spot.
[Hey, Ruby isn't going to judge. She's actually glad he was so willing to actually talk to her. He seemed like he needed it. That last part gets a small chuckle out of her and she just nudges him gently with her shoulder.]
I'll give you an 'A' for effort. Come on. Let's get you to that place of yours.
[She looks around a moment before, surprisingly, heading off in the direction of the house Kida is staying at.]
[In the end, he follows without questioning her suspect knowledge. She's just that into him, he tells himself with the smallest, comforting upturn of his lip. That kind of joke makes it easier to choke back his curiosity.]
[Ruby keeps walking down the few blocks or so in relative peace until they come up to the house. She blinks, surprised at the condition and size of the place.]
Well...someone's got one hell of a bachelor pad...
I'm borrowing it. [Masaomi explains with a small smirk. He brings his pointer finger to his lips.] So I'll go the rest of the way alone, 'kay? Or the other bachelors'll get jealous.
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Didn't anyone tell you? I'm not your traditional girl. So, what do you say? Shall I walk you home?
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As long as he can keep laughing at himself, maybe he'll be okay.]
You can walk me all night long. Over the hills and through the woods to Adstring's most romantic date spot.
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I'll give you an 'A' for effort. Come on. Let's get you to that place of yours.
[She looks around a moment before, surprisingly, heading off in the direction of the house Kida is staying at.]
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[Though perhaps he should be calling her his hot stalker, if she's so sure of the way already.]
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[Not stalker. Wolf. Get it right.]
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[In the end, he follows without questioning her suspect knowledge. She's just that into him, he tells himself with the smallest, comforting upturn of his lip. That kind of joke makes it easier to choke back his curiosity.]
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Well...someone's got one hell of a bachelor pad...
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[She reaches out to ruffles those blonde strands, giving a small smile before turning to leave.]
Remember, if you need anything, just give me a ring!
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[And with that noncommittal announcement, he takes off on his own.]