Though it does the job of lightening the mood. Just a smidge. The atmosphere is still awkward, even with Monika's justified anger dying down. At least him rubbing his finger on her cheek feels nice...
At her appreciation, Soundwave gives him a quiet nod, before the awkward silence fall. Ah, he wouldn't even know what to say in this moment, having shared something uncomfortable from his past. All he could really do now is continue hugging Monika from behind, until she's ready to read again, whenever she's ready.
It doesn't seem like he needs to say anything, as Monika suddenly makes an offer. An offer that surprises him, frankly. Anything he wants? Part of him is curious about her... well, he's not sure if he could call it home if she hated it, but another part of him doesn't want to push her to talk about a topic she's likely uncomfortable with, even if she said it's only fair given the uncomfortable truth he shared about this past. After a moment of deliberation, he eventually decides to ask something, cautiously.]
Do you... Have a happy memory at all? Back where you are from. Of friends? Anything?
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[That gets a light poke on her cheek.
Though it does the job of lightening the mood. Just a smidge. The atmosphere is still awkward, even with Monika's justified anger dying down. At least him rubbing his finger on her cheek feels nice...
At her appreciation, Soundwave gives him a quiet nod, before the awkward silence fall. Ah, he wouldn't even know what to say in this moment, having shared something uncomfortable from his past. All he could really do now is continue hugging Monika from behind, until she's ready to read again, whenever she's ready.
It doesn't seem like he needs to say anything, as Monika suddenly makes an offer. An offer that surprises him, frankly. Anything he wants? Part of him is curious about her... well, he's not sure if he could call it home if she hated it, but another part of him doesn't want to push her to talk about a topic she's likely uncomfortable with, even if she said it's only fair given the uncomfortable truth he shared about this past. After a moment of deliberation, he eventually decides to ask something, cautiously.]
Do you... Have a happy memory at all? Back where you are from. Of friends? Anything?