You're right — nobody can be like that all the time. Anyone who is has to be a player, or a fraud.
[ With little more than a preparing bending of her knees, she hoists Manuela up into a bridal carry, tucking her other arm underneath the woman's knees. It's not surprising that Manuela feels this way, given her earlier displays of, well... wanting some kind of praise or reassurance. Meaningful gestures that communicate care, of course she'd like something like that. ]
Me, I'm the type who doesn't change for anyone. Not even the person I love. [ a beat. ] I'd hope whoever I end up with, if anyone, would be the same.
[ she's just so #real, Manuela... or rather, she means to say that she, too, prefers someone down to earth and #real, rather than someone who makes gestures for show. She gives her a little glance to make sure she's comfortable and not too jostled from being picked up, before leaning in a bit more — much as she can while holding her like this, that is. Manuela will have to close the distance herself. ]
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[ With little more than a preparing bending of her knees, she hoists Manuela up into a bridal carry, tucking her other arm underneath the woman's knees. It's not surprising that Manuela feels this way, given her earlier displays of, well... wanting some kind of praise or reassurance. Meaningful gestures that communicate care, of course she'd like something like that. ]
Me, I'm the type who doesn't change for anyone. Not even the person I love. [ a beat. ] I'd hope whoever I end up with, if anyone, would be the same.
[ she's just so #real, Manuela... or rather, she means to say that she, too, prefers someone down to earth and #real, rather than someone who makes gestures for show. She gives her a little glance to make sure she's comfortable and not too jostled from being picked up, before leaning in a bit more — much as she can while holding her like this, that is. Manuela will have to close the distance herself. ]