[ in contrast, tsurumaru is all relaxation and soft lines, the curves of his kimono draped over his frame poised like a crane at rest. his expression, however, does not match the serenity of his appearance. there's still confusion at first, and then realization as it dawns, and then, a smile-- wide and amused.
no, he's not laughing at sousei, even though he probably could. he's just amused because he tries to find most things in life amusing. it's just his way of coping. ]
My, my. You must be the serious type, Sousei-san. [ gee, what gave that away. ] For all intents and purposes, we've barely talked, and you've already become invested in my future. You've surprised me-- well met.
[ and why wouldn't he be surprised? it occurs to him that this is someone's roundabout way of trying to treat him like a person. it's delightful, even if he can't understand it. ]
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no, he's not laughing at sousei, even though he probably could. he's just amused because he tries to find most things in life amusing. it's just his way of coping. ]
My, my. You must be the serious type, Sousei-san. [ gee, what gave that away. ] For all intents and purposes, we've barely talked, and you've already become invested in my future. You've surprised me-- well met.
[ and why wouldn't he be surprised? it occurs to him that this is someone's roundabout way of trying to treat him like a person. it's delightful, even if he can't understand it. ]