Rehearsed, easy. The answer weighs at the tip of his tongue, green eye glinting from beneath a long hand as he scrubs down his face.
It's not untrue--he's more than exhausted--but it's not really what she's looking for, either. Lavi considers the young woman at his side heavily, debating his options.
(He's not supposed to be this transparent, but he's quickly becoming accustomed to failing even the basic tenets of his duties.)
The tension ebbs from his form, Lavi deflating into the couch fully and staring at the ceiling.
Easier to be honest when you're not looking at the other person. ]
You ever get the feeling that.. you know where you're supposed to stand, but you don't know if it's where you want to be any more?
It.. nevermind, sorry. [ A heaved breath. ] I'm just a little tired.
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Rehearsed, easy. The answer weighs at the tip of his tongue, green eye glinting from beneath a long hand as he scrubs down his face.
It's not untrue--he's more than exhausted--but it's not really what she's looking for, either. Lavi considers the young woman at his side heavily, debating his options.
(He's not supposed to be this transparent, but he's quickly becoming accustomed to failing even the basic tenets of his duties.)
The tension ebbs from his form, Lavi deflating into the couch fully and staring at the ceiling.
Easier to be honest when you're not looking at the other person. ]
You ever get the feeling that.. you know where you're supposed to stand, but you don't know if it's where you want to be any more?
It.. nevermind, sorry. [ A heaved breath. ] I'm just a little tired.