[ dutch could be a nickname or a chosen name against the whole name network bit, but it already tells him he'll likely need to decide what to use for himself; if she prefers dutch but still needed a first and last name, so will he. ]
Cassian. [ there doesn't seem to be a reason to give a fake name right now, and he doesn't have to share much else yet. he offers the tiniest amused smile when she says she's almost insulted, but it's not necessarily a real one so much as still in tune with their fake ambiance. ] There is always next time.
[ there's a moment of hesitation, like he doesn't want to deal with whatever the results of this are, before he reaches out and takes her hand. the skin contact does exactly what she said it would - the blue light starting to glow faintly from their chests, and cassian has to grit his teeth to stave off the surprise of it. ]
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Cassian. [ there doesn't seem to be a reason to give a fake name right now, and he doesn't have to share much else yet. he offers the tiniest amused smile when she says she's almost insulted, but it's not necessarily a real one so much as still in tune with their fake ambiance. ] There is always next time.
[ there's a moment of hesitation, like he doesn't want to deal with whatever the results of this are, before he reaches out and takes her hand. the skin contact does exactly what she said it would - the blue light starting to glow faintly from their chests, and cassian has to grit his teeth to stave off the surprise of it. ]