she flashed a shy smile at mako’s tease, and cleared her throat as she looked around to make sure no other techs were around. “oh yeah, everything’s alright,” she reassured when she faced mako again. “just, uh, been missin’ you- i mean, you’re like never in your room or buried somewhere in a jaeger so.” her voice got oddly high with that quick explanation, and she frowned slightly before pulling the box out from behind her back. “this is for you.”
SUDDEN TIMID EXPRESSION flashes before soft countenance, peeking at her through closed lashes. to hear that she missed her was both comforting & painful. while she was content that her own thoughts were mirrored, she can’t help but feel a pang of guilt course within her. mako was busy with the war effort, & she knew eira understood that, but it still didn’t make things any easier between the two of them. she missed the nights when they would spend talking together, or the years past when they were younger & much more innocent, building their first jaeger models together. time spent with eira was always a wonderful experience, & now that they were much older & with the war growing in size, they seldom had little time for such innocent moments. oh, how times have changed.
WHEN EIRA OFFERED HER THE BOX, mako’s expression falls into one of confusion. fingers trembling with anticipation, the warrior takes the box into her own hands, slowly revealing it’s contents until it’s lid is completely opened. a soft gasp tumbles from her lips as she lays eyes on her gift, the sparkling necklace casting a small glow despite their dark surroundings. soft expression is cast at her long-time friend, bewildered by her actions. “ eira. “ the warrior was breathless, eyes returning to fixate on the necklace before her. “ it’s beautiful. “