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Maybe he's thinking about how to approach it. Or he's trying to gauge how you feel first.

But if he told Akira you're unavailable, then he must have thought his friend also wants to court you and would be competition. [Competing for someone who doesn't even know she's the trophy.] If he didn't agree, do you think he would have left, or found you so "tempting"?

Regardless, what is most important here is how you feel, and no matter how Denji or Akira see you, neither of them should dictate your potential swains for you.

Ah- well... [Ever poised and well-spoken Aurora is currently speechless. She supposed Jasmine did have a point. Akira most certainly, easily, declared she was making him "feel pretty good around her."

Perhaps it was a good thing she didn't mention that part to Jasmine, she's not so sure her best friend wouldn't go and punch Akira in the jaw.]

I do not desire either man. [She offered with honesty.] Denji I see only as a friend, and Akira... well, I cannot say I am pleased that he thought my just being myself was temptation. [That... had certainly been a little weird, looking back at the moment. She wasn't sure she had done anything she would ever consider "tempting." In fact, though, it was purely from living in the woods her entire life, she had never had anyone declare her intentions for her before. Though perhaps she was being too harsh, she did not know Akira so she certainly could not say what he had intended himself.]

How might I go about correcting this matter?

[Perhaps luckily for Aurora, Jasmine has never met Akira and thus has no point of reference for the man. If she does in the future, though, there is no guarantee she wouldn't react impulsively, whether it involves punching or not.

But when one of the men in question is a friend, these things require a more delicate response. Denji clearly cares for Aurora, so the thought of inadvertently embarrassing and confusing her could very well mortify him. She looks down in thought, before sighing and turning back to her dear roommate.]

I think you should talk to Denji, one-on-one. Ask him upfront if what he told Akira is true, and then be honest with him about how you feel. Be blunt if you must, or else he might not think you mean "No".

If he's truly your friend, then I'm sure he would rather know directly what you want instead of hearing it from his other friends. [Needless to say, she doesn't trust Akira to not have a skewed perspective.]

I shall speak to Denji, as you suggest. I am not sure I shall bring up my betrothal, but at the very least, I shall have to let him know that I see him as a friend and hope he is content with that relationship.

I've never had to... reject someone's intent before. Unfortunately, we left before I could even tell... [Her voice trails off. She's speaking about her peasant boy, she curled up a bit.] He'll be arriving to an empty cottage... [She shook her head and sighed.] In any case, I hope I can convey that I value our friendship even if I do not see him as a suitor.

[Her demeanour softens as Aurora gets lost in her thoughts, and she inches closer to put a hand on her shoulder.]

Even if you were there, you would be asleep. But here, where you're awake, who you're set to marry doesn't change how you feel... so there's no need to tell him about your betrothed unless you want to.

I've had to reject suitors far too often. Even after my engagement, they would come calling, thinking they could "win" me over Aladdin just because he isn't royalty. But two that I rebuffed were understanding and remain friends from neighbouring kingdoms... so I hope Denji is the same when you speak to him.

Ageless sleep... [She felt herself smile and then it faded. She may wake up to find everyone she loved dead beside her aunts. If she woke up at all. She sighed.] I am afraid I am not so eager to return home as you, Jasmine. [She took another deep breath. No, no reason to linger on something out of her hands.]

I am not so surprised you've had endless suitors, Jasmine. [The other girl was absolutely stunning.]

I hope Denji does wish to remain friends. I've never lost a friend before.

I understand.

[She will be the first to confess that her situation is incredibly lucky compared to most. ~~(And her fiancé isn't even here yet.)~~ She could assure Aurora that someone will find a way to her sleeping self, whether it's her betrothed or her lovely peasant boy... but she knows it's harder to believe that in the moment. Especially when her roommate has so much less experience with curses and relationships to begin with.]

Just know that no matter how Denji responds... you have me and Poppy. And there are plenty of other young men here who would love to be your friend, and only that. Some others may be interested in more, but that's not your concern unless it's something you truly want yourself.

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