[He begins to relax more, crossing his arms over the table and resting more casually. Being trusted seems to have made a huge difference in his tense state. They’ve had a lot of hard talks in the last few hours, but hearing that makes it easier for him.
… though maybe they should start wrapping this up, he realizes with some reluctance.]
When people ask why you aren’t at the party, should I tell them that you’re busy? We’re going to miss you, but… I get it. [Rather than make her join, he’s willing to help protect her boundary from their more nosy friends.]
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[ If he didn't, she wouldn't have said as much as she did. She wouldn't have shared that much. ]
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[He begins to relax more, crossing his arms over the table and resting more casually. Being trusted seems to have made a huge difference in his tense state. They’ve had a lot of hard talks in the last few hours, but hearing that makes it easier for him.
… though maybe they should start wrapping this up, he realizes with some reluctance.]
When people ask why you aren’t at the party, should I tell them that you’re busy? We’re going to miss you, but… I get it. [Rather than make her join, he’s willing to help protect her boundary from their more nosy friends.]
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[He hums thoughtfully, then adding with reluctance;]
I should take you home, huh..? Do you want to walk or..? [He could teleport her back.]
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[ She might panic with another teleportation. ]
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[Yuuto feels guilty. She says that she trusts him, but he briefly wonders if he’s her enemy after all.
But she’d say if it was him, right? Clearing his head, Yuuto stands and goes to check for an extra coat.]
Take my coat, at least? You aren’t really dressed for snow? Or I could walk with you?
[He feels bad making her walk all alone. It’s his fault that the walk is long.]
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[He hops over with an extra coat folded over his arm, which he gladly offers her.]
Okay! Let’s go, Inaba! [Yuuto is grinning with happiness,] You’re not rid of me yet!
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[ She takes his coat quietly and puts it on before gesturing for him to lead the way back. ]
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[He's waiting for her at the door, pausing only to add in a quieter voice-- like he's afraid someone will overhear him,--]
Merry Christmas, Inaba. Thanks for being my friend.
[And then it's back to her house they go! With Yuuto marching eagerly through the snow and clearing a pathway for her. Enjoying every step.]