[ it’s weird to be acknowledged. he’s used to the arguably easier method of having people assume things or outright read his mind, and a brief—but new—frustration bubbles up as he realizes there might be a new world to learn all over again. ]
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[ he nods. there are other things he would like to offer, and his gaze lingers on this kind stranger’s face for a moment like he can just impress reassurance that it’s nothing to worry about, but his eyes soon slide away. ]
no subject
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[ he nods. there are other things he would like to offer, and his gaze lingers on this kind stranger’s face for a moment like he can just impress reassurance that it’s nothing to worry about, but his eyes soon slide away. ]