[careful not to break while you're holding up everyone else, Trickster, is what she'd say if she knew he was doubting himself. but she doesn't, so. . .]
[it's another brief flicker in her expression. another glimpse behind her mask. her smile-- usually devious and cunning-- softens, allowing him a second look at a genuine display of happy garatefulness. it's the same smile he got the other night, earnest and true to how she feels. it's a small one, but it's genuine, and that makes it shine all the brighter]
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[it's another brief flicker in her expression. another glimpse behind her mask. her smile-- usually devious and cunning-- softens, allowing him a second look at a genuine display of happy garatefulness. it's the same smile he got the other night, earnest and true to how she feels. it's a small one, but it's genuine, and that makes it shine all the brighter]