[ She gives him a teasing, dirty look before the joke of it all snaps off her face and she laughs, shaking her head and beaming. When he moves, though, she swallows, unconsciously moving forward so she can get a better look.
The ring itself is beyond stunning. Hermione's never been the sort for finery, not really, even practical finery, but this is just beautiful. Red and gold and white, the two of them together, and it reminds her of the lance that hangs in her room beside the tapestry of the scarred lioness, a reminder of the bond of friendship, alliance and education that they share with one another. ]
Gilgamesh, this is beautiful. I - I really don't have the words to say how.
[ Because it is. The meaning behind it, too, is beautiful, and she reaches out to touch the garnet, her index finger brushing over it nervously, as if she might touch his blood in doing it. When her eyes glance back up at him it's hesitant, her smile soft and slow. ]
Thank you. I mean it, I -
[ And then, slowly, her arms are winding around him, her body moving so that she can offer a gentle grip around his neck and shoulders to squeeze him in thanks. ]
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The ring itself is beyond stunning. Hermione's never been the sort for finery, not really, even practical finery, but this is just beautiful. Red and gold and white, the two of them together, and it reminds her of the lance that hangs in her room beside the tapestry of the scarred lioness, a reminder of the bond of friendship, alliance and education that they share with one another. ]
Gilgamesh, this is beautiful. I - I really don't have the words to say how.
[ Because it is. The meaning behind it, too, is beautiful, and she reaches out to touch the garnet, her index finger brushing over it nervously, as if she might touch his blood in doing it. When her eyes glance back up at him it's hesitant, her smile soft and slow. ]
Thank you. I mean it, I -
[ And then, slowly, her arms are winding around him, her body moving so that she can offer a gentle grip around his neck and shoulders to squeeze him in thanks. ]