[ It seems as if the moment when they stop skirting around each other is coming to an end. Gone is the pretense that they've never spoken before, that no horrible secrets have been exchanged... but Ryo is pretty sure he knows.
He stands his ground when Simon retreats, giving him an unreadable look. ]
Why would I be taking it well? Would you if your best friend was scared of you?
[ That's what it all fell down to, ultimately. The anger, the loathing... it was all because Akira was scared of what Ryo was capable of, and while that's not him yet, it will be. Maybe. There's something in his tone that's challenging Simon to call him out.
Champagne or not, he's not nearly drunk enough for this night. ]
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He stands his ground when Simon retreats, giving him an unreadable look. ]
Why would I be taking it well? Would you if your best friend was scared of you?
[ That's what it all fell down to, ultimately. The anger, the loathing... it was all because Akira was scared of what Ryo was capable of, and while that's not him yet, it will be. Maybe. There's something in his tone that's challenging Simon to call him out.
Champagne or not, he's not nearly drunk enough for this night. ]