It's really hard to place doubt in those encouraging words, paired along with that easy grin. Unless he's a really good actor... yeah. He almost doesn't know what to do with such honest support, a part of him embarrassed, but mostly appreciative, especially as that lingering feeling of loneliness that he's been carrying fades. Something eases in Scott's expression, before he finally starts to smile back.]
Yeah, I'd like that.
[It really means a lot to feel normal. Usually it's him that's pulling the other mutants around to hang out, but he's been a little out of his element since coming here. It's kind of nice to have someone take that first step.
Some of that initial shyness fades, replaced by something a little more confident. He's feeding off a little of Akira's energy, but it's clear he's gotten more comfortable with him.]
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It's really hard to place doubt in those encouraging words, paired along with that easy grin. Unless he's a really good actor... yeah. He almost doesn't know what to do with such honest support, a part of him embarrassed, but mostly appreciative, especially as that lingering feeling of loneliness that he's been carrying fades. Something eases in Scott's expression, before he finally starts to smile back.]
Yeah, I'd like that.
[It really means a lot to feel normal. Usually it's him that's pulling the other mutants around to hang out, but he's been a little out of his element since coming here. It's kind of nice to have someone take that first step.
Some of that initial shyness fades, replaced by something a little more confident. He's feeding off a little of Akira's energy, but it's clear he's gotten more comfortable with him.]
There's an arcade too. I'd totally cream you.