it's rare when anyone ever takes a true interest in what the linguist has to say , but that's becoming less & less of a problem since starting this expedition. he knows a big part of this sudden interest it has to do with the fact that the shepherd's journal is the key to this whole operation , but it is nice to have everyone listen to him for once & take time to hear what he has to say & even ask questions when things don't make sense. sitting by the campfire , milo was trying to tell arra about what he had recently just translated , as well as the map he managed to create based on what he was able to decipher. what seemed easy & understandable to him might not be to others around him , so when he went on his grand spiel & waited for her response , he's met with a confused expression & he feels just a touch guilty. ❝ um . . . can you explain it , maybe ? ❞ arra asks gently & without hesitation , milo nods in excitement , ready to go into further detail over what he just rambled on about. he waits for arra to settle down beside him so he can explain with the book in his hand , but after a few minutes of explanation , he starts to lose track , his eyes wandering elsewhere.
as embarrassing as it is to admit , milo never been this close to a woman before. he's always so focused on his work & passions that seeking out romantic partnerships never ever did come to mind & being alone didn't bother him so much . . . until now. he had friends , he has people he considers family & he has arra , who he considered a friend , but in this moment . . . something changes. their arms are touching as they sit close together , arra peering over to get a better look at the book , her hair falling over her face a bit. despite all the work they do & all the hiking they endure , she still somehow manages to smell amazing & she looks actually interested in what he has to say & frankly . . . she's just . . . amazing. & beautiful too. wow , he didn't know women could be so . . . DING DING DING. the dinner bell rings loud enough for everyone to hear , followed by cookie's hollering that supper was ready. the thought of eating anything made by that man makes milo want to puke , but it's a good distraction , one he takes as he shuts the book closed for now. ❝ why don't we uh . . . take a break & grab some grub ? ❞ he's embarrassed , blushing furiously once again , only this time ? he doesn't try to hide it. ❝ maybe later when everyone goes to bed , i can go into further detail. y'know , only if you want. i can always wait to tell you everything tomorrow. ❞
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