fang didn't mean to startle her, to basically sneak up on her, of course.
the quietness of his steps was a habit from days gone by, when being
as small and quiet as possible, to go unnoticed, was his only safety. 💊
it's so engrained, that he doesn't often realize it, causing him to jolt
slightly, when she suddenly whips around. but, the slight tense is gone
as quickly as it came, as he quickly realizes what'd happened. whoops. 💊
he tilts his head subtly, as he listens to her speak. 💊
" i see... didn't take you as... rebellious type... " fang notes, light and
raspy, it's meant to be just as lighthearted as her own joke, but it's.
admittedly, kind of hard to tell, as his expression doesn't change much
at all, deadpan as ever. but, it's the thought that counts, i guess, right? 💊
but, at least, to accent the statement, he mimes the motion of zipping
his mouth, silently saying, 'your secret is safe with me', he nods gently. 💊
she continues, explaining further, and his lips slightly part, as if to say
something else, but he finds the words stuck in his throat, once more.
how frustrating. his brow furrows, gently. which, she must've noticed,
considering her next question. 'your friend isn't with you, doctor?' 💊
fang hums, gently, it takes him a moment, to get the words out, but he
manages, it's more of a mental struggle, then anything, but he's trying. 💊
" no. x... is sleeping. " he finally replies, " just... taking a... walk. not very...
tired, either. " a pause, he debates asking to join her for a little while. 💊
he quickly presses that thought down, away, though. after
all, he wouldn't exactly be the best tour guide, considering. 💊
" i'll leave... you to... it. " though, he does awkwardly hesitate a little. 💊