[And he's not crying now, either, to say the least--remains nowhere particularly close, honestly. No, for a moment, Jade's simply staring some more at Rita in a very dry-eyed sort of fashion, as a new wave of brief surprise arrives. But, eventually...something in his expression goes on to soften just a bit, too. Enough so for the slightest ghost of a smile to cross his features, even, this one a rather far cry from his usual instances of sardonic cheer.]
...Well, it's good to hear I have permission on the matter, then. Thank you. [Faintly humored and yet not, somehow; there's not actually a trace of mockery in the remark, anyway.] "Keeping it bottled up inside", hm? That might be true...
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...Well, it's good to hear I have permission on the matter, then. Thank you. [Faintly humored and yet not, somehow; there's not actually a trace of mockery in the remark, anyway.] "Keeping it bottled up inside", hm? That might be true...