Even just that answer is so unlike anything Alice is used to hearing. For a moment she's quiet, tucking a long stray strand of hair behind her ear, just to have something to idly do while she's thinking, her brain absolutely buzzing with thoughts.
"Alright." At least that one simple word of agreement is easy enough to say. After all, she will feel free to do so. If anything, Alice has more of a problem with holding back too little than too much.
But it doesn't feel like an adequate answer for the generosity he's offering her here, so after looking away for a moment, she glances back at Devero, trying to speak up again.
"And if I ever seem.. well, perhaps a tad defensive.." With the way she emphasizes it, it seems even Alice knows that's an understatement when it comes to her temper. "It is since I'm still adjusting to dealing with people who aren't complete jerks. Please don't take it too personally."
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"Alright." At least that one simple word of agreement is easy enough to say. After all, she will feel free to do so. If anything, Alice has more of a problem with holding back too little than too much.
But it doesn't feel like an adequate answer for the generosity he's offering her here, so after looking away for a moment, she glances back at Devero, trying to speak up again.
"And if I ever seem.. well, perhaps a tad defensive.." With the way she emphasizes it, it seems even Alice knows that's an understatement when it comes to her temper. "It is since I'm still adjusting to dealing with people who aren't complete jerks. Please don't take it too personally."