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Nikolai Lantsov, 24

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When I’ve laid hands on something I’m certain would appeal to you out of the supplies available.

[ Are they going to ignore it?

For the moment, perhaps. Or until Nikolai has settled on a way to broach the topic.

(He’d been able to taste her for what felt like days after.) ]

[ her first instinct is to consider that he means that appeal in matters of utility--he is determined, she thinks, to make himself useful to her, to offer her something. but given what she'd seen in the general store, her mind quickly drifts far beyond that. and then she reconsiders his phrasing and wonders if he had already intended that too. ]

Have you had a look at what she's provided us?
There's a lot that appeals.

Can a beg a hint as to what might have caught your eye?

I did find something that made me think of you. I wonder if you can guess.

Ah, but we were hoping for something for you.

If I guess correctly, would you give me a hint?

Why can't it be for both of us?

It could be.

Though eventually, I'd like it to be solely about you.

[ And them. ]

Would you?
Well, I'm afraid what I've picked up won't help with that.
Though I'm certain I'll enjoy using them on you.

I would, I mean. If you gave me the chance.

You know I will.

[ What a predictable answer, but it is easy to give her. There is no hesitation, no second-guessing. Of course he would give her the opportunity. ]

Someday I'll ask in return, and hope you are generous with me then too.

It sounds like you have a guess for what it is.

In fairness, you did allow for some hints.

I'm saying yes to you. I trust you with this.

[ still? with all the trouble she seems to bring upon them? she struggles to imagine it, wonders if she had ever been so trusting, even of mal. but nikolai seems sincere. never flags. ]

I have to wonder if I'll ever find something you don't trust me with.