๏ผ there is a sharp awareness that exists between them, honed to the edge of an impossible knife. itachi knows — can guess — what passes through the man's mind in what follows, and he sets his jaw stubbornly, feeling more vulnerable now than he can recall ever being in his presence. even on his knees, bent to the floor in obeisance, he had not felt so seen. ๏ผ
I will endeavour to keep the number suitably low, for your sake.
๏ผ it's a joke, mostly because he does not care to examine the matter closely enough to respond with any measure of seriousness. ๏ผ
Good, thank you. [Flippant and not at all sincere. He's too close to the edge of something that will throw them both off balance if they tip over, and so he takes care not to test it.]
Alright. I should get back. [There's nothing to get back to, but he doesn't like overstaying his welcome even if Itachi always gives him a look if he suggests that's what he's doing. He rises to his feet and pats invisible dust from his robes.]
I'll let you know if I learn anything else, and I'll do my best not to punch anyone for now. Unless they deserve it.
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I will endeavour to keep the number suitably low, for your sake.
๏ผ it's a joke, mostly because he does not care to examine the matter closely enough to respond with any measure of seriousness. ๏ผ
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Alright. I should get back. [There's nothing to get back to, but he doesn't like overstaying his welcome even if Itachi always gives him a look if he suggests that's what he's doing. He rises to his feet and pats invisible dust from his robes.]
I'll let you know if I learn anything else, and I'll do my best not to punch anyone for now. Unless they deserve it.