always the thinker. [break][break]

and so passionate. it's good to see that it's never died out, even in the face of crippling work. "no, not at all." she hums, taking a moment to lean back, with legs against the stool. "at the moment, i imagine that gaming could be used as.. a test field, of sorts." she hums, tilting her head ".. like a sandbox for prototypes, before that same technology can be used and applied to other aspects of life, no?" [break][break]

it's a good starting point, especially for someone who was still (in comparison to her, and other business owners) young. [break][break]

then she lets out a soft sigh of relief, a smile to her face as she picks up another bite on her fork. "we haven't been in contact for so long" she starts, taking a bite, taking a moment to chew, then raising a hand over her lips ".. it's good to see you so animated over something. similar to how i feel about my own work~"

Leonidas Stone

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He chuckled, relieved that his rants hadn’t necessarily been taken with judgment, but still rather taken aback by himself, nonetheless. ”Even then, though~...” he hummed, the shadow of a continuously sheepish smile gracing his lips all the while. ”I’ve always been a talker in general, but even then, it feels like I’ve spoken way more than listened so far…”[break][break]

Not that it was something he was ashamed of, of course.[break]
He knew how he was, and he was proud of who he was.[break][break]

Nevertheless, he still knew how easily he could be sucked into a ramble.[break][break]

So, with a thoughtful gaze following several moments more of silence, he shook his head while pulling his hands back. They folded within one another prior to placing themselves within his lap, and with a nod towards his own kin, he quirked a brow with equal parts inquiry and curiosity, alike.[break][break]

”...In light of that, I’d love to hear what you’ve been up to, too,” the younger Stone went on. Eying her intently. ”For once, I’ve made time for as many things as you’d like to mention— provided you don’t kick me out a bit earlier, that is~.”

DAPHNE STONE [break]
mission: slumber party

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"rambling means you're passionate~" and it's never a detriment. rather, it's something to admire and be proud of. at the very least, she knows that her brother is the latter. and so she hums, smiling slightly as she finishes up her bite. her eyes lower down to the nearly finished meal of hers, and she opts to casually cut the rest into bite-sized pieces. [break][break]

"i don't think i've been up to anything as near as interesting, though~.." fashion isn't exactly a point of discussion; not as compelling as technology, she would think. but, since he asks..[break][break]

he has only himself to blame when it's her turn to go on a ramble.

end

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