[When they were kids and first acquainted with one another, that is. Before he realized, just exactly who and how important she was. For the first little while as he recovered from his near death experience, formalities weren't exactly at the top of his list of priorities.
But...this is familiar. He's missed this, so very, very badly. Her teasing was always welcome, even if it left him blushing despite his best efforts not to.]
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[When they were kids and first acquainted with one another, that is. Before he realized, just exactly who and how important she was. For the first little while as he recovered from his near death experience, formalities weren't exactly at the top of his list of priorities.
But...this is familiar. He's missed this, so very, very badly. Her teasing was always welcome, even if it left him blushing despite his best efforts not to.]
It's just...the proper thing to do, that's all.