[The confrontational part of him is disappointed at the level-headed response, but his ego assures him that that just means that he's come out on top for now. He waits for Chibi to finish the rest of his explanation, eyes narrowed.]
I'm not going to try, I just meant it as… [Pritchard shakes his head and waves his hand dismissively. Oh, whatever. He'll have to settle for tearing out his hair if this keeps up much longer.
After a few moments' silence, a good part of the prickliness seems to drain from him. Still skeptical, but... Clearly, his curiosity's far more powerful than his arrogance.] The "long story," then. [He jabs a finger in Chibi's direction.] I'll hold you to that, once all this is over.
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I'm not going to try, I just meant it as… [Pritchard shakes his head and waves his hand dismissively. Oh, whatever. He'll have to settle for tearing out his hair if this keeps up much longer.
After a few moments' silence, a good part of the prickliness seems to drain from him. Still skeptical, but... Clearly, his curiosity's far more powerful than his arrogance.] The "long story," then. [He jabs a finger in Chibi's direction.] I'll hold you to that, once all this is over.