'Dear,' she calls him, and all he can read in that is condescension and belittlement; it makes his nerves flare with irritation. Not exactly a subtle sentiment, given the way his expression darkens visibly, shoulders tensing and pointy ears canting back. And with what she's saying -- what, does she think he isn't capable of it? It's practically a challenge, isn't it? ]
Real helpful, aren't you.
[ Said with open resentment before he gives a loud click of the tongue.
To his meager credit, Gen doesn't hesitate any further before following through on his words. It takes only a split second to tighten his grip on his weapon, then another split second to round the corner to confront that child. That younger version of him looks up with a startled little yelp, but barely has the chance to voice a soft 'W-what --' before the mace's heavy head cracks him square in the temple with a heavy, resounding crunch. ]
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'Dear,' she calls him, and all he can read in that is condescension and belittlement; it makes his nerves flare with irritation. Not exactly a subtle sentiment, given the way his expression darkens visibly, shoulders tensing and pointy ears canting back. And with what she's saying -- what, does she think he isn't capable of it? It's practically a challenge, isn't it? ]
Real helpful, aren't you.
[ Said with open resentment before he gives a loud click of the tongue.
To his meager credit, Gen doesn't hesitate any further before following through on his words. It takes only a split second to tighten his grip on his weapon, then another split second to round the corner to confront that child. That younger version of him looks up with a startled little yelp, but barely has the chance to voice a soft 'W-what --' before the mace's heavy head cracks him square in the temple with a heavy, resounding crunch. ]