" this is the modern world, my dude. we have music, tv, microwavable meals and comfortable clothes. "

she scratched the top of her head for a moment.

" i can't let you just run around blindly. you'll get hurt - or hurt someone - so until you can go home, or get an understanding of this place, +

" . . . you have any clue how to get back?? "

well, this just might pose a problem. she can't just let this guy run around her world unsupervised. pinching the bridge of her nose in thought. shit - what if he got in trouble? what if he CAUSES trouble?

" that's a relief. I think. "

pierced lips faltered into a frown, hands finding themselves in the pockets of her baggy pants.

" then how'd you end up here? if you don't mind me asking. um. you know, there aren't exactly... real knights around here. "

a slow step back, dark blue gaze watching him closely.

" well forgive me, i — i've, um, never met a knight before, so i, um, thought you — "

stammered over her words for a moment before collecting herself, doing her best to put on a brave facade.

" i do hope you don't intend to add mine to

+

she isn't going to ignore the evil chuckle, as a matter of fact, she can't tell if she should be scared or —
she fell silent for a moment, hands on her hips.

" . . . you aren't acting, are you? "

" awesome, isn't it dude? "

a slight grin.

" gotta give you credit man. you are like ... such a great actor. dude i didn't even know there was a renaissance fair around. your armor is SO spot on to an actual knights. "

to him, whatever this girl was babbling about was probably nonsense.

" um... think of it like a strange cake. with chocolate frosting. you know what chocolate is, right? Just- give it a try. "

" food. you've never seen a doughnut before?? "

currently eating some doughnuts —

the reader may take one if they wish.

" it's a disease, leave me alone — "

oh, but he is. 🥺💕