[ easier to stare at those hands than that blatantly blank expression. but the hands say nothing to him (why would they, the boy struggled with "sorry") so his eyes flicker back to hinata's face despite himself.
aim for what, he says.
no no. bad enough nic had to compliment the kid in the first place — yes, had to, because he definitely wouldn't have said it of his own volition, hell no — he sure as hell isn't about to clarify. ]
nOThiNG. [ his teeth grit, head jerking to glance away (and perhaps hide the angry red splotches that light up his cheeks). ] foRGet IT.
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aim for what, he says.
no no. bad enough nic had to compliment the kid in the first place — yes, had to, because he definitely wouldn't have said it of his own volition, hell no — he sure as hell isn't about to clarify. ]
nOThiNG. [ his teeth grit, head jerking to glance away (and perhaps hide the angry red splotches that light up his cheeks). ] foRGet IT.