It was pity, wasn't it?

Pity that you even began hanging around me. Pity over the fact my diet consisted of burnt food. Pity drove you to go to the tent every morning and give me some spare riceballs. It's not that I don't appreciate it. Really, I just find it a bit sad that it began as pity.

Then you began hanging around a bit longer, cooking more advance meals. We talked, and you'd always ask me about how the dig was. What history I uncovered. If Flora's cooking approved. It was odd, really, I guess I'm just not used to friends anymore, but it became more of a pleasure than an errand for you. And really, it was nice to have someone who would listen.

Be my assistant. It was a simple little request. You're smart. You're strong. You're curious. Archeology suits you much better than farm work. But no, your mother always wanted you to follow in the family business, and you're quite used to your job. Couldn't make the switch, probably couldn't live in a tent. Respect for you family. I like that.

Maybe I'm just clingy. But I just like having you around.

I've already told you this before, but still. Mining work is a bit toiling on the soul when you're looking for tips on your family's past. Especially when you've devoted your life to it. Moreso when you can never find anything pertaining to the original assumption. Ever. So all that drives me anymore is you, really.

I don't know what it is about you. Your compliments. Smile. Encouragement. Maybe it's how devoted you are to your own job. But whenever I see you, I feel like I need to push a bit further. Be a bit nicer. Maybe a little less awkward, too. (Though the last one seems nigh impossible.)

Maybe it's love, but it's basically impossible for me to make a first move. Gustafa and Rock can do that, but not me, definitely no. But you've been the nicest person to me in... Ever. Really. You've dug me out of bad situations, you've talked to me, you've been sweet. Never an I love you, but you're quiet and usually quite shy. I kinda like that too.

Be my assistant. Heh.

Odd sort of way to word "I love you", hm?


Guess who got Harvest Moon DS Cute yesterday~

Oh Carter, you socially awkward dork. I love you to pieces. But then again, I'm the little minority that somehow likes all the bachelors. Yes, even Rock-for-a-brain is growing on me. Still don't like him with Lolimina, though.