[He exhales, long and slow, with the relief that comes from letting the tension of this near-standoff fall to the wayside. There’s a very slight nod given in return for that unspoken thanks, something nearly imperceptible, but he leaves it at that. Trying to acknowledge or dance around this problem any longer risks stirring it back up, and neither of them want that.
It doesn’t feel good though.
Vander resumes the approach he’d abandoned while they confronted their mutual confusion, and comes to a halt alongside Amos now. He follows his gaze, that tilt of his head, back down to the sand that was the start of this whole mess. He considers it for a moment, along with the almost off-handed suggestion.]
Might be the easiest solution… [He turns his attention back over to his friend, looks him in the eyes.] If you’re up for it.
[If they’re intent on not pushing the issue… this might be the best way to avoid it. Maybe the only way.]
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It doesn’t feel good though.
Vander resumes the approach he’d abandoned while they confronted their mutual confusion, and comes to a halt alongside Amos now. He follows his gaze, that tilt of his head, back down to the sand that was the start of this whole mess. He considers it for a moment, along with the almost off-handed suggestion.]
Might be the easiest solution… [He turns his attention back over to his friend, looks him in the eyes.] If you’re up for it.
[If they’re intent on not pushing the issue… this might be the best way to avoid it. Maybe the only way.]