[ a questionable thing to give Getou, the benefit of the doubt; he’s never wondered at his own kindness nearly as much as his morality, a bridge built on readily eroding stones. he doesn’t have a problem taking advantage of poor judgment, weakness, kindness… ]

[ but for now, Robin has earned only brownie points. seems like something the sweet always manage to do, and he thinks of an underclassman with a fondness that’s more pervasive than he expected. yeah, he almost agrees, I don’t think I would either — until Robin’s laughter interrupts the dismal train of thought. the levity’s a breath of fresh air; his mouth curls up against himself. ]

It’s not surprising. Sexual intimacy becomes a greater possibility with a little emotional intimacy. [ he draws the next card, licking a thumb to be sticky. ] It’s all just a big ploy, right?

[ and so, he reads the next card aloud without forethought as to whether or not he should: ] ”What is your opponent’s sexiest feature?” [ making for an awkward beat of eye contact. he recovers quickly, at least. ]

Ha… careful what you wish for?