[ It's still static after his answer, but only a few heartbeats past Maya's concern, then it's like slamming a hand on a wall until you find the light switch and everything turns back on. There's only a blink and switching to glaring in Avi's direction in reality, but internally it's like trying to shake off the start of a migraine. Or a surprise uppercut. Both.
Ugh, annoyed/tired/hate when that happens. You free will types have it easy. Punctuated with Maya's assumption of it being her fault getting her mental snoot booped. Wasn't you. Going against orders never works out well.
One hand rests on top of hers in the reassurance of 'seriously, he's fine'. Mostly fine. Parts of the conversation still went past while he was out. Replaying would make the zoning out more obvious. Work with what's here. Shinjiro's having a tsundere moment and Maya's shitposting.
He can work with this.
There's one short spark of gratitude for the new arm again, because Shinjiro gets the attention while a thumb is jerked in Lion's direction. ]
I'm dating that one, so it's either your hand or I leave bite marks.
[ He's fucking with him. He has to be fucking with him. ]
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Ugh, annoyed/tired/hate when that happens. You free will types have it easy. Punctuated with Maya's assumption of it being her fault getting her mental snoot booped. Wasn't you. Going against orders never works out well.
One hand rests on top of hers in the reassurance of 'seriously, he's fine'. Mostly fine. Parts of the conversation still went past while he was out. Replaying would make the zoning out more obvious. Work with what's here. Shinjiro's having a tsundere moment and Maya's shitposting.
He can work with this.
There's one short spark of gratitude for the new arm again, because Shinjiro gets the attention while a thumb is jerked in Lion's direction. ]
I'm dating that one, so it's either your hand or I leave bite marks.
[ He's fucking with him. He has to be fucking with him. ]