[ she looks quite torn for a moment. he's probably really busy, and sieglinde might not approve but — but there's no harm in asking, is there? surely that much is alright... ]
Um. I was wondering... if you wouldn't mind... Could you — I mean would you—
[ Sebastian raises an eyebrow in amused curiosity as she starts to stumble through her words for a request, but when it actually comes? He's completely caught off guard. His eyes widen in great surprise, but after that, he can't contain his laughter. He brings a hand up to his mouth to help politely cover it, but his laugh is warm, genial, and not at all mocking. ]
I... My goodness! Pardon me for laughing, Olivia. It is not at you, but, my, I did not expect that to be your request at all.
[ He at least reigns in the laughter, though he can't help but still look cheerful after the good laugh. ]
[ her blush only darkens at the sound of his laughter, though she's relieved not to hear a note of mockery within it. she can certainly understand his surprise — it's an odd request, coming from a very odd girl, but she hopes her earnestness may dull the shock somewhat... ]
N-No, I wouldn't...! Not about this. [ it's apparently Quite Important to her. ] I've been on stage my whole life, and I barely have any charisma to keep me afloat. [ it's a remarkable understatement, to be sure — the olivia on stage is quite different from the olivia off of it, but she's too caught up in her low self-esteem to notice the difference herself. still, she will always grab at any chance for self-improvement. ]
I-I guess it isn't really something that can be taught, maybe it's just something you're born with, but. But if you have any tips at all... I'll be so grateful for them.
[ a pause, and then a weak, bashful smile. ]
If not then — then I wouldn't turn down another opportunity to cook with you.
[ He nods with a warm smile that almost seems endeared. This kind of earnest question is surprising to him, certainly, but it also makes it difficult to resist the urge to subtlety tease her. He's well-behaved for what he is, but he's also rather tricky by nature... ]
If you would ask me such a thing, I am flattered, of course. Charisma does really come down to one thing, though, I must say.
[ He reaches out to take her hand, and so long as Sebastian will allow her to do so, he places a kiss right on her knuckles. It's perfectly prince-like, because he's very much full of himself, for one, but also because it demonstrates his point. ]
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Um. I was wondering... if you wouldn't mind... Could you — I mean would you—
[ oh gosh woman just spit it out! ]
Will you teach me how to be as charming as you?!
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you get the cute laughin icon... congrats
I... My goodness! Pardon me for laughing, Olivia. It is not at you, but, my, I did not expect that to be your request at all.
[ He at least reigns in the laughter, though he can't help but still look cheerful after the good laugh. ]
You are not kidding, are you?
omg... i win...!
N-No, I wouldn't...! Not about this. [ it's apparently Quite Important to her. ] I've been on stage my whole life, and I barely have any charisma to keep me afloat. [ it's a remarkable understatement, to be sure — the olivia on stage is quite different from the olivia off of it, but she's too caught up in her low self-esteem to notice the difference herself. still, she will always grab at any chance for self-improvement. ]
I-I guess it isn't really something that can be taught, maybe it's just something you're born with, but. But if you have any tips at all... I'll be so grateful for them.
[ a pause, and then a weak, bashful smile. ]
If not then — then I wouldn't turn down another opportunity to cook with you.
you shouldn't have asked, olivia
[ He nods with a warm smile that almost seems endeared. This kind of earnest question is surprising to him, certainly, but it also makes it difficult to resist the urge to subtlety tease her. He's well-behaved for what he is, but he's also rather tricky by nature... ]
If you would ask me such a thing, I am flattered, of course. Charisma does really come down to one thing, though, I must say.
[ He reaches out to take her hand, and so long as Sebastian will allow her to do so, he places a kiss right on her knuckles. It's perfectly prince-like, because he's very much full of himself, for one, but also because it demonstrates his point. ]
The greatest secret is confidence, Olivia.