leans backwards in time to evade a harsh collision from such closeness、 but does nothing more to put distance in─between ﹔ visibly content with proximity. 〝whatever you say.〞
“ soup now. “ he nods, “ i’ve got all the time in the world for a house tour later … because you—— “
finger pokes the taller’s chest, “ have to feel better, hm ? “
steps closer behind her、 taking heap of tresses into one palm ﹔ plucking elastic─band from hairdo、 combing────untangling locks. you don’t look crazy at all.
quiet sneer beneath breath、 fingers beginning to fiddle with the rings worn on other hand ﹔ head tilting with half─hearted expression. 〝why don’t you try taking a guess?〞
〝 ‘course not、 everyone has their duty to fulfill.〞 a solemn nod follows her response.〝 but we’re all wondering、 what led to this——sudden gap in routine ﹖ 〞