#hcperot

     "You look like a victim of Bixlow's pranks."

       To his credit, Shiro does wait almost half a varga before saying anything at all -- merely watching as Keith -- well, he has a feeling it’s nothing more than pacing even if Keith’s busying himself with inscrutable, menial tasks all the while. The corner of his mouth flutters up in a mixture of concern and bemusement, and when he finds the words there is softness where sharp, clear edges might once have been, ❛ --- Y’know, if you’re not careful you’re gonna wear a hole in Black’s hull, there. ❜ 

[OOooh]

       ❛ Pearl !! You look so good! ❜ Steven’s grin is glittering with an excitement that rings as cheerful as it does genuine. ❛ If you’re almost done, I need your opinion on these bows -- oh !! Wait, bend down, your bowtie is a little off -- I can help with that ! ❜