So after the previous uncharacteristic burst of penitence, they couldn't help but keep an eye on Will, unnerved somewhat by both the apology itself and the automatic switch into more formal speech. That caution pays off in the form of front row seats to the ensuing murder of any semblance of expression on his face, and a helpful reminder that he did make a Contract with Maya, if only because there's no other reason for a reaction so extreme. More worries there for another day. Deal with the problem at hand first.
'Our' business stings somewhat, a reminder that no matter which way this conversation is cut, they're on the outside of it. But at least they can still commentate freely if it's out in the open like that, and it... kinda beats waiting in silence for the stupid bubble to be ready? (That's too much of a stretch, even for them.) ]
That's enough of that, both of you. [ And that's the beginnings of a stress headache already, awesome. ] It was an apology, not an accusation - or do you both derive some measure of joy from re-starting the same argument for the third time in a row? It wouldn't exactly surprise me at this rate.
[ They cross their arms, for want of anything else to do with their hands. Small mercies there. ]
And besides, is it really 'dragging someone into it' if you're bringing it up again in public?
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So after the previous uncharacteristic burst of penitence, they couldn't help but keep an eye on Will, unnerved somewhat by both the apology itself and the automatic switch into more formal speech. That caution pays off in the form of front row seats to the ensuing murder of any semblance of expression on his face, and a helpful reminder that he did make a Contract with Maya, if only because there's no other reason for a reaction so extreme. More worries there for another day. Deal with the problem at hand first.
'Our' business stings somewhat, a reminder that no matter which way this conversation is cut, they're on the outside of it. But at least they can still commentate freely if it's out in the open like that, and it... kinda beats waiting in silence for the stupid bubble to be ready? (That's too much of a stretch, even for them.) ]
That's enough of that, both of you. [ And that's the beginnings of a stress headache already, awesome. ] It was an apology, not an accusation - or do you both derive some measure of joy from re-starting the same argument for the third time in a row? It wouldn't exactly surprise me at this rate.
[ They cross their arms, for want of anything else to do with their hands. Small mercies there. ]
And besides, is it really 'dragging someone into it' if you're bringing it up again in public?