[Does he not deserve it? Maria would argue that Shadow has never once done anything she can think of that would warrant any sort of suffering or turmoil. He is intrinsically good, she sees that again and again, every day, and though she's not privy to knowing just how much he's done for others, she wouldn't be especially surprised. His creation was, after all, intended to help people. Help her.
Following Shadow's gaze, Maria also peers at her own skin, which is flecked with the same powdery substance. Stardust, it was called - if she remembers correctly. It's pretty, and mimics the fractal patterns of the snow outside...is that intentional? Probably, but she can't quite confirm that. Either way, the white glitter along Shadow's black fur makes him look like a powdered, chocolate donut, and Maria starts to snicker quietly behind a hand.]
You should try to have something aside from just coffee. [Said because she KNOWS.]
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Following Shadow's gaze, Maria also peers at her own skin, which is flecked with the same powdery substance. Stardust, it was called - if she remembers correctly. It's pretty, and mimics the fractal patterns of the snow outside...is that intentional? Probably, but she can't quite confirm that. Either way, the white glitter along Shadow's black fur makes him look like a powdered, chocolate donut, and Maria starts to snicker quietly behind a hand.]
You should try to have something aside from just coffee. [Said because she KNOWS.]