[ There's a slight shrug at the mention of him talking about the drowning in the invite - Fabian will own up to that. But in his experience you can absolutely be petty at people without dislike them. Hell, he's petty at his friends way too often. They all are at each other. It's just a normal part of friendship to him at this point.
But it's not what he comments about out loud. He's abandoned the present on the table for the moment, figuring he can take a look at it later. Right now his attention is far more focused on her. His gaze glides over her skin, seeing that strange hue it takes on, before moving back up to her eyes.
Then, when he speaks up, it's just ask: ]
Why do you put yourself down so much?
[ It's a very plain question. And an even more direct one, really, considering he's just.. asking her that. Even though they're not close. But it's definitely a habit he's noticing, and it stands out enough to him that he can't help but just ask. Is it just because of their entire dumb first meeting, or is there something more going on here? ]
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But it's not what he comments about out loud. He's abandoned the present on the table for the moment, figuring he can take a look at it later. Right now his attention is far more focused on her. His gaze glides over her skin, seeing that strange hue it takes on, before moving back up to her eyes.
Then, when he speaks up, it's just ask: ]
Why do you put yourself down so much?
[ It's a very plain question. And an even more direct one, really, considering he's just.. asking her that. Even though they're not close. But it's definitely a habit he's noticing, and it stands out enough to him that he can't help but just ask. Is it just because of their entire dumb first meeting, or is there something more going on here? ]