[And there is another thing that Cesare hadn't thought he would hear. There are some things he might have expected: a thank you for helping her, perhaps a kiss, or maybe even an angered retaliation at killing the visage of her uncle. After all, to many he must have seemed simply to stab a family member in cold blood. However one thing Cesare certainly hadn't thought to hear was a confession of the enjoyment that he has caused Elizabeth. He listens carefully to her words, eyes focused on her face, and when they kiss, their setting and circumstance forces it to be brief, but it is nonetheless fervent.
He is pleased by her words, perhaps even prideful of them, though they are nonetheless difficult to believe. In some respects, he has done his duty, as he had perhaps wished, though certainly not expected. He had wanted her to find joy on the ship. Thankfully, in his eyes at least, he might have provided her with enough distraction from her woes in order to help her attain it.
When their lips part, he remains close, his eyes closed and his breath on her skin. He pauses, just waiting, taking in her words for a second and remaining with her, before he finally speaks.]
We should go.
[Perhaps it's not the best response in the world, but he has a lot of thoughts and emotions running through his mind. Perhaps later he will try to put them into words but for now he can't and, as much as he hates it, he must instead focus on their task at hand.]
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He is pleased by her words, perhaps even prideful of them, though they are nonetheless difficult to believe. In some respects, he has done his duty, as he had perhaps wished, though certainly not expected. He had wanted her to find joy on the ship. Thankfully, in his eyes at least, he might have provided her with enough distraction from her woes in order to help her attain it.
When their lips part, he remains close, his eyes closed and his breath on her skin. He pauses, just waiting, taking in her words for a second and remaining with her, before he finally speaks.]
We should go.
[Perhaps it's not the best response in the world, but he has a lot of thoughts and emotions running through his mind. Perhaps later he will try to put them into words but for now he can't and, as much as he hates it, he must instead focus on their task at hand.]