( kimberly hums, a contemplative sound over the rim of her cup, and takes an experimental first sip of her drink. it's definitely chilled, but it offers no more than fleeting refreshment over her tongue before the sensation is gone. a little desperately, she drains the rest of the glass next, sets the empty vessel aside on a nearby standing table; as soon as the liquid clears her throat, another wave of warmth floods through her, this one strong enough to bring color to her cheeks.
it doesn't make sense. she should feel cooler after a cold drink. if anything, she should feel no different. but feeling warmer?
forgoing rationality for just a moment, kimberly decides to go with her instincts; the palm of her hand hesitantly reaches up, curving flat against his cheek. it only takes a moment of contact before the shock of cold greets her, sensations pouring down her arms as if someone had dumped ice water over bare limbs. it's enough to earn a sharp gasp of surprise, gaze flicking up to his. )
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( kimberly hums, a contemplative sound over the rim of her cup, and takes an experimental first sip of her drink. it's definitely chilled, but it offers no more than fleeting refreshment over her tongue before the sensation is gone. a little desperately, she drains the rest of the glass next, sets the empty vessel aside on a nearby standing table; as soon as the liquid clears her throat, another wave of warmth floods through her, this one strong enough to bring color to her cheeks.
it doesn't make sense. she should feel cooler after a cold drink. if anything, she should feel no different. but feeling warmer?
forgoing rationality for just a moment, kimberly decides to go with her instincts; the palm of her hand hesitantly reaches up, curving flat against his cheek. it only takes a moment of contact before the shock of cold greets her, sensations pouring down her arms as if someone had dumped ice water over bare limbs. it's enough to earn a sharp gasp of surprise, gaze flicking up to his. )
Oh. ( well. that's something. ) Your turn.