[He's absolutely hyperaware enough of her to mark the shift when it happens. His fingers pull back together as they're freed. He reclaims his hand as soon as she lets up on it. It stays fisted at his side while she draws away.
Do it anyway, huh? Well, he's never been immune to self-sabotage. But he'll pass. He steps back deliberately, leaving his mug where it is on the table and putting some distance back between them.]
You'll need it.
[And not just because he's good at disappearing. Be careful what you look for, because you just might find it. But that isn't his problem either.]
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Do it anyway, huh? Well, he's never been immune to self-sabotage. But he'll pass. He steps back deliberately, leaving his mug where it is on the table and putting some distance back between them.]
You'll need it.
[And not just because he's good at disappearing. Be careful what you look for, because you just might find it. But that isn't his problem either.]