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DEFENSIVENESS.

arms crossed on chest.  //  crossing legs.  //  fist-like gestures.  //  pointing index finger.  //  karate chops.  //  stiffening of shoulders.  //  tense posture.  //  curling of lip.  //  baring of teeth.

REFLECTIVE.

hand-to-face gestures.  //  head tilted.  //  stroking chin.  //  peering over glasses.  //  taking glasses off — cleaning.  //  putting earpiece of glasses in mouth.  //  pipe smoker gestures.  //  putting hand to bridge of nose.  //  pursed lips, knitted brows.

SUSPICION.

arms crossed.  //  sideways glance.  //  touching or rubbing nose.  //  rubbing eyes.  //  hands resting on weapon.  //  brows raising.  //  lips pressing into a thin line.  //  strict, unwavering eye contact.  //  wrinkling of nose.

OPENNESS & COOPERATION.

open hands.  //  upper body in sprinters position.  //  sitting on edge of chair.  //  hand-to-face gestures.  //  unbuttoned coat.  //  tilted head.  //  slacked shoulders, droopy posture.  //  feet pointed outward.  //  palms flat and facing outward.  //  chin up.

CONFIDENCE.

hands behind back.  //  hands on lapels of coat.  //  steepled hands.  //  baring teeth in a grin.  //  rolling shoulders.  //  tipping head back but maintaining eye contact.  //  chest puffed up.  //  shoulders back.  //  arms folded just above navel.

INSECURITY & ANXIETY.

chewing pen or pencil.  //  rubbing thumb over opposite thumb.  //  biting fingernails.  //  hands in pockets. //  elbow bent/closed gestures.  //  clearing throat.  //  “whew” sound.  //  picking or pinching flesh.  //  fidgeting in chair.  //  hand covering mouth whilst speaking.  //  poor eye contact.  //  tugging at pants whilst seated.  //  jingling money in pockets.  //  tugging at ear.  // perspiring hands.  //  playing with hair.  //  swaying.  //  playing with pointer/marker.  //  smacking lips.  //  sighing.  //  rocking on balls of feet.  //  flexing fingers sporadically.

FRUSTRATION.

@justablip. / it’s black and flaky like my soul!

@pitifulbefore. / texts from last night.

“Yeah. I will.” 

For everyone else’s sake, of course ( no surprise that jeremy couldn’t care less what happens to him ), couldn’t take worrying anyone– Michael, Christine, his dad. 

“I won’t.” 

Quick to answer ( reassure ) despite general carelessness when he decides to climb out the window– either too excited or too stuck in his head to pay proper attention. 

“It’s not that steep, anyways. Kinda hard to fall   off of.” 

Pauses. Frowns, drops his eyes.   “I just– I think better, sometimes. When I’m out of     my room.” 

“–the roof thing was an accident. I’d done it before and   been fine. But I, uh, don’t jump off the roof anymore.    Much. So it’s fine.” 

Frowns. Scrunches his nose up and just looks at Michael for a moment.   “–sometimes?”

@justablip. / texts from last night.

“The tip of the ice– hey!! C’mon, I’m not that bad.” 

@justablip. / birthday boy!

     michael doesn’t say anything for a few minutes, carefully examining both items.

     the record itself is pretty standard ( original album art with a black disc ), but the band and album choice sets it apart. despite reaching mainstream success in britain, simple minds never really made it in the u.s.a., “street fighting years” in particular receiving hugely mixed reviews. people either loved or hated the stylistic departure from previous albums and the band was criticized for introducing more political themes into their lyrics. it’s his favorite simple minds album for exactly those reasons.

     in the way the keychain is similar to his hoodie. a way to display something he loves ( video games ) without being needlessly flashy. the controller and pixelated heart are designs michael’s seen before ( even considered getting a patch of the latter during sophomore year ), but PLAYER 1 on a silver piece like this is new to him. it’s maybe not unique, but special for sure.

Opens his mouth to rebuff. Promptly closes it.    “Okay, maybe, but– that was also an accident.” 

“That was seventh grade– doesn’t count.” 

@amazingfeat !

“I don’t have bad ideas– name one bad idea.”