[He chuckles at Selen and Gaara, before nodding to the others.]
Yeah, we shouldn't linger anywhere for too long. There's no telling what kind of surprises this place holds... [If he seems tense, it's clearly everyone's imagination; it's not as though he's bracing himself for the worst, or anything.
But, in all seriousness, he has witnessed a few moments where things took a bad turn due to everyone's guard not being high enough... His time with Takasu taught him a painful lesson, as well as certain moments back home... and here, no doubt.
Then, when he hears Tear's voice, his expression shifts. He manages a smile to her, in spite of his eyes not lingering on her for very long.] Hey, Tear... Nice to see you could make it.
[Ignoring the brief pang, he's staring at a spot on the wall for a long while. That's where his eyes will be resting while they're all talking. He opens his mouth to say something, in regards to the leader thing... right as that voice is heard.] Wh-...? [Then, he's glancing back at the group, expression serious.]
Looks like we don't have time for that. Gaara, you or Selen should take the front. One of you should take the rear with the ranged fighters... Healers, stay towards the middle, so that you'll be able to focus on your job better. [Not that he's... trying to be leader. That kind of just...came naturally...] Let's hurry.
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Yeah, we shouldn't linger anywhere for too long. There's no telling what kind of surprises this place holds... [If he seems tense, it's clearly everyone's imagination; it's not as though he's bracing himself for the worst, or anything.
But, in all seriousness, he has witnessed a few moments where things took a bad turn due to everyone's guard not being high enough... His time with Takasu taught him a painful lesson, as well as certain moments back home... and here, no doubt.
Then, when he hears Tear's voice, his expression shifts. He manages a smile to her, in spite of his eyes not lingering on her for very long.] Hey, Tear... Nice to see you could make it.
[Ignoring the brief pang, he's staring at a spot on the wall for a long while. That's where his eyes will be resting while they're all talking. He opens his mouth to say something, in regards to the leader thing... right as that voice is heard.] Wh-...? [Then, he's glancing back at the group, expression serious.]
Looks like we don't have time for that. Gaara, you or Selen should take the front. One of you should take the rear with the ranged fighters... Healers, stay towards the middle, so that you'll be able to focus on your job better. [Not that he's... trying to be leader. That kind of just...came naturally...] Let's hurry.