[there's a weird twinge that comes from being silently scrutinized - especially since Manabu can't tell if his expression is neutral displeased or actual displeased. the fine definitely doesn't sell any reassurance, and leaves the truth pretty hazy, so the unease lingers.
he scoots to sit up a bit better as Grey approaches, watching uncertainly as the tablet is set down.]
...Didn't know it was a sore spot. Sorry. [he can research it on his own time, without Grey around.]
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[there's a weird twinge that comes from being silently scrutinized - especially since Manabu can't tell if his expression is neutral displeased or actual displeased. the fine definitely doesn't sell any reassurance, and leaves the truth pretty hazy, so the unease lingers.
he scoots to sit up a bit better as Grey approaches, watching uncertainly as the tablet is set down.]
...Didn't know it was a sore spot. Sorry. [he can research it on his own time, without Grey around.]