[recoiling a bit at her getting up in his business... he stares up at the ceiling so he doesn't have to meet her gaze]
I said I'm fine, so I'm fine. [but there's less bite to it now, and maybe he feels a little guilty since he lied to her about the same thing last time... is that really how being allies works? wouldn't she be more effective if she didn't have to worry about him? it's not a big deal...
but he does know... it's an alarming sight. so maybe all she needs is some reassurance? he frowns, and after thinking it over carefully he adjusts his position to face her properly, reaching out to put both his hands on her shoulders. the broken edges of his fingers prickle on contact. he really can't avoid looking directly at her now, with their faces uncomfortably close... but this is just a demonstration between allies. nothing to get worked up about.]
There. See? I'm fine, so you can stop worrying. [just don't pull away too suddenly or she might accidentally break a hand off]
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I said I'm fine, so I'm fine. [but there's less bite to it now, and maybe he feels a little guilty since he lied to her about the same thing last time... is that really how being allies works? wouldn't she be more effective if she didn't have to worry about him? it's not a big deal...
but he does know... it's an alarming sight. so maybe all she needs is some reassurance? he frowns, and after thinking it over carefully he adjusts his position to face her properly, reaching out to put both his hands on her shoulders. the broken edges of his fingers prickle on contact. he really can't avoid looking directly at her now, with their faces uncomfortably close... but this is just a demonstration between allies. nothing to get worked up about.]
There. See? I'm fine, so you can stop worrying. [just don't pull away too suddenly or she might accidentally break a hand off]