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[She probably should have realized that someone as proper as Susato might be a bit tight-lipped about the matter. But what she does manage to say is still sweet.]

Ah. Yeah, that sounds good. Love an' all. If you're glad wiv it, then that - that's good for ya, Sooze.

[She shifts uncomfortably, focusing ahead as Toby trots along, the pup stopping every now and then to take in some smells.]

I just... I never really thought of all that as stuff for me. [That all seemed like fairy tale stuff to her, not something a street kid like her could ever have. Not that she was sure that she wanted it, either. To be that close with something... to be that vulnerable...] I dunno wot to make of it myself. ...It takes a lot, trustin' someone like that.

[She's come a long way in trusting others and accepting friendship. But this is a whole other level of feelings and trust.]

[ Susato doesn't interrupt Gina. Even throughout the pauses and the distraction of Toby, she can tell that she's not quite done speaking. She should have guessed that it would be a difficult topic for her, and she's actually proud that Gina is talking about it. Even if her arm did need a little twisting......

Susato smiles wistfully, swallowing down the pang in her chest. Gina has always deserved better than that. She deserved to trust. ]

It can be hard to earn, and easy to lose, yes. But... for what it is worth, I trust Beat.

[ She wonders if that means anything at all. Some would say Susato trusts too easily, but... ]

Did you know that he saved my life?

[Susato did point out that they're supposed to be able to tell anything to each other... and Gina wanted to get that all out to someone. Especially to Susato, one of the people here in this world who understands her the best. Gina feels no regrets confiding in her, just as she still feels generally uneasy navigating the murky waters of this subject.

She raises a curious eyebrow as Susato brings that up.]

'E did? ...'Ow did 'e go an' do that? [She finds herself wanting to know the whole story.]

[ It's not a topic that readily talks about often. Even now, she can feel a chill that seems to come out of nowhere when she thinks about it. She allows that to pass, however, wondering where she should even start. ]

Well... It was in the Wildlands, back in the summer. He and I were called there one night because a friend needed our help, and... I wound up falling through a frozen lake.

[ It is most definitely not the whole story. Whoops. ]

He jumped in to save me.

[Gina rubs an arm idly as she feels the chill blow through. But she focuses on listening to Susato.]

A frozen lake? Cor, that musta been 'orrible. [She shakes her head.] An' Beat got ya right outta there?

Yes. Well... [ She has to give herself some credit. ] I was able to free myself from the ice, but he helped guide me to the surface. So, you see, I can truly think of few others I could trust just as much.

[ Gina herself likely numbers among them by now. But this is about who Gina can trust, not her. ]

He is a good man, and it sounds as if you two challenge each other in a way that benefits both of you. [ They push each other to become better, don't they? SHE APPROVES, is all she's saying. ]

[Honestly, she's not surprised that Susato had a hand in her own rescue. There's no limits to what she's capable of!]

...Well... I'm glad that ya trust the guy.

[She supposes that she does too, even if she has trouble admitting it.]

Your thoughts are - they're noted. Thanks, Sooze. [Tugging sheepishly at her hat, she starts leading Toby back the way they came.] I know I can trust you at yer word. 'Course, if 'e was no good, you woulda tossed 'im 'alfway 'round the island by now, I'd reckon!

[ Susato watches Gina, going out of her way to remain neutral, but of course she can't help but grin at the mental image Gina paints. She speaks in jest, ]

Don't tell him, but I still might someday.

[ If he doesn't stop calling baubles boobies!!! ]

Boobies.

Never mind Sooze, I'll toss 'im for ya!!

[Gina laughs at that.]

Your secret's safe wiv me. Just let me know if ya do, so I can get meself a front row seat!

[ Susato giggles. That's strange, it's almost like she could hear his voice??? But that couldn't possibly be.

Mentally she shrugs it off, giving her a nod with full commitment. ]

I certainly will.

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