[ stop judging his self-depreciation coping method he hasn't even noticed he's fallen into wow ]
I'm not... [ just a little bit of surprise and then something almost defensive before he settles down, hesitant ] I wasn't talking about myself any way.
[His lashes lower as his eyes look down, like he's pretending the nail painting is the most interesting thing in the world right now.
He should say "for spending time with me," or maybe, "for listening to my sad-sack mess of a past," or even, "for not judging me too harshly about it." For--being his friend? He really should. The emotions are there, giving him away. Fondness, appreciation, and deep sort of strangely good ache.
But a small secretive smile touches the corner of his lips, and instead he says teasingly:]
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[ but he'll grab riku's hand and start on that one too ]
At least I've stopped walking into doors.
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[Some gently annoyed frustration bubbles up in him.]
You really tick me off with that. [The other hand reaches up. He flicks Yamato one good, solid time on the forehead.] Cut it out.
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You cut it out-- what was that for??
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[It's fine. He thankfully only does it once. Don't think he doesn't remember feeling the little hints of insecurity.]
Knock it off. Stop talking about yourself that way.
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I'm not... [ just a little bit of surprise and then something almost defensive before he settles down, hesitant ] I wasn't talking about myself any way.
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Thanks, by the way.
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... For what?
[ Because, Like, ]
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He should say "for spending time with me," or maybe, "for listening to my sad-sack mess of a past," or even, "for not judging me too harshly about it." For--being his friend? He really should. The emotions are there, giving him away. Fondness, appreciation, and deep sort of strangely good ache.
But a small secretive smile touches the corner of his lips, and instead he says teasingly:]
For making me look ridiculous.
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Don't give me too much credit. A lot of it is natural. [ his face is deadpan, but the amusement gives him away. ]
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[They're such dumbasses.
He will let Yamato finish his nails, though. There's no point in having some half done.]