[Her crucial joke flies right over his head, but it's fine! They've officially formed the Chuck Army.]
I would like it if we could be.
[Good teammates!! After all, he has to spill his enemy's blood? So it's better for people to not be his enemies! You know how it goes.
Some people are definitely looking their way, though. Hm. Matsui, who has never been in trouble a day in his life before on account of being an inanimate object up until quite recently, is not reading the room well. Helpfully, he holds a hand up, making a vaguely placating gesture before explaining with a completely straight face:]
Don't worry. It is merely the act of "calling dibs", with no intent to drain this person of all of their blood.
[On the plus side, his reaction is so absolutely alien that no one seems entirely sure how to react in return?? THEIR CHANCE TO ESCAPE...]
KNOCKING ON YOUR DOOR AT 3AM WITH MY ASPHALT POPTARTS
I would like it if we could be.
[Good teammates!! After all, he has to spill his enemy's blood? So it's better for people to not be his enemies! You know how it goes.
Some people are definitely looking their way, though. Hm. Matsui, who has never been in trouble a day in his life before on account of being an inanimate object up until quite recently, is not reading the room well. Helpfully, he holds a hand up, making a vaguely placating gesture before explaining with a completely straight face:]
Don't worry. It is merely the act of "calling dibs", with no intent to drain this person of all of their blood.
[On the plus side, his reaction is so absolutely alien that no one seems entirely sure how to react in return?? THEIR CHANCE TO ESCAPE...]