[ Knowing that out of all possible replies Tear had decided to settle for a lighthearted joke put his heart more at ease, though its beating was still too loud for his liking, disturbing the rhythm of his thoughts. Since her assumption had been rather incorrect, he could, at the very least, shake his head to communicate that much. ]
I think it would be counterproductive if I did, so... I don't really know.
[ Finally, the dazed expression he was wearing began to melt under the soothing touch of her fingers, a broken laugh escaping his throat mirroring hers from merely moments earlier. It was okay to feel a bit confused, he supposed, though in hindsight, he should have thought out that response a bit better, for she deserved something far more eloquent for an explanation of his initiative.
Needless to say, such a turn of events had never been a part of his original plan, and how ironic it was to speak of trust now, that he had gone ahead and made such a leap, but having taken note of the girl's reaction, he had yet to experience any feelings of doubt, or guilt, for that matter. With another exhale, he could slowly feel the drumming in his ears subside, much to his relief, and the very next second he was leaning his forehead against hers, still mostly unsure as to what his words could even be, but at least they both appeared to be on the same page. ]
But you asked me how I felt, and I responded.
[ Unless it had been a more technical explanation she had on her mind, because he could easily go on about the enhancements of one's defensive capabilities... but was there a point? ]
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I think it would be counterproductive if I did, so... I don't really know.
[ Finally, the dazed expression he was wearing began to melt under the soothing touch of her fingers, a broken laugh escaping his throat mirroring hers from merely moments earlier. It was okay to feel a bit confused, he supposed, though in hindsight, he should have thought out that response a bit better, for she deserved something far more eloquent for an explanation of his initiative.
Needless to say, such a turn of events had never been a part of his original plan, and how ironic it was to speak of trust now, that he had gone ahead and made such a leap, but having taken note of the girl's reaction, he had yet to experience any feelings of doubt, or guilt, for that matter. With another exhale, he could slowly feel the drumming in his ears subside, much to his relief, and the very next second he was leaning his forehead against hers, still mostly unsure as to what his words could even be, but at least they both appeared to be on the same page. ]
But you asked me how I felt, and I responded.
[ Unless it had been a more technical explanation she had on her mind, because he could easily go on about the enhancements of one's defensive capabilities... but was there a point? ]