[She’s about to insist the second try’s good, for now; but “Don’t give in”? Congrats, competitive spirit unlocked.]
You’re on.
[It’s not every day that Aubrey has full permission to kick someone, let alone that it’s a learning experience. And though attempt #3 isn’t quite there, Eren’s smile is the most invigorating thing in the world.
[Fourth time’s the charm, then? She shoots him a grin in return, readies herself, and—
[Thud.]
[Aubrey goes wide-eyed, nearly jumping back immediately—but before long Eren’s laughing, and she can’t help but join in, to some bewildered degree.]
Wait, that. It worked? I actually did that?!
[When Eren looks up she bends down a bit, reaching a hand out to help him up. She’s about to ask if he’s okay (he’s said as much, but still), but—]
[“Scare”?] You don’t—
[Wait.
[Oh. Yeah, she… kinda said that before, didn’t she…? Stupid ceiling voice.]
[The smile wavers a bit and Aubrey glances aside, but she stays.] I don’t know why it said that. Really, I’m not— Thanks for teaching me, though. [Hasty, but no less true.]
no subject
[She’s about to insist the second try’s good, for now; but “Don’t give in”? Congrats, competitive spirit unlocked.]
You’re on.
[It’s not every day that Aubrey has full permission to kick someone, let alone that it’s a learning experience. And though attempt #3 isn’t quite there, Eren’s smile is the most invigorating thing in the world.
[Fourth time’s the charm, then? She shoots him a grin in return, readies herself, and—
[Thud.]
[Aubrey goes wide-eyed, nearly jumping back immediately—but before long Eren’s laughing, and she can’t help but join in, to some bewildered degree.]
Wait, that. It worked? I actually did that?!
[When Eren looks up she bends down a bit, reaching a hand out to help him up. She’s about to ask if he’s okay (he’s said as much, but still), but—]
[“Scare”?] You don’t—
[Wait.
[Oh. Yeah, she… kinda said that before, didn’t she…? Stupid ceiling voice.]
[The smile wavers a bit and Aubrey glances aside, but she stays.] I don’t know why it said that. Really, I’m not— Thanks for teaching me, though. [Hasty, but no less true.]