[there it is. the telltale pause. at this point, asking to see people's suit markings almost feels invasive. . . but it's helpful to know what, exactly, he may be getting himself into. no one has refused him just yet, though he wouldn't blame them if they did]
Mmm. If you don't mind.
[he isn't so short that he has to stand on his tiptoes to peer at the back of Leona's neck, at least. a tiny little diamond, small and unassuming. . . it's the first time he's seen a mark placed somewhere other than the hand or the wrist or thereabouts. it's hard to imagine that something so innocuous could cause so much trouble]
no subject
Mmm. If you don't mind.
[he isn't so short that he has to stand on his tiptoes to peer at the back of Leona's neck, at least. a tiny little diamond, small and unassuming. . . it's the first time he's seen a mark placed somewhere other than the hand or the wrist or thereabouts. it's hard to imagine that something so innocuous could cause so much trouble]
[a short exhale]
Does it bother you?