[. . . hrrrgh. Akira's gut twists a bit at that response, his own gaze narrowing. that's the answer he was afraid of]
[. . .]
[. . . honestly, for all that he talks, Akira isn't very experienced himself. too busy saving the world!! and having a piss-poor reputation with his peers doesn't help. but he still thinks. . . in all that he does know. . . that this sort of connection with someone should be fun. whether it's because people care about each other so much that they don't know how else to express it, or because they're bored and want to have a good time]
[it should be fun! and exciting!! something that brings a smile to one's face. not. . . whatever this is]
[he lifts his hand, gently opening it to stare at his bared palm, quiet until the elevator doors ding and open once more]
. . . mmm. I suppose they really would muddy the waters.
wheezes! 1/2
[. . .]
[. . . honestly, for all that he talks, Akira isn't very experienced himself. too busy saving the world!! and having a piss-poor reputation with his peers doesn't help. but he still thinks. . . in all that he does know. . . that this sort of connection with someone should be fun. whether it's because people care about each other so much that they don't know how else to express it, or because they're bored and want to have a good time]
[it should be fun! and exciting!! something that brings a smile to one's face. not. . . whatever this is]
[he lifts his hand, gently opening it to stare at his bared palm, quiet until the elevator doors ding and open once more]
. . . mmm. I suppose they really would muddy the waters.