( ow? the grip is hard enough to make him wince; he had no idea esi's hands could have so much strength. maybe the, uh, previous incident empowered them some? either way: )
... You wouldn't turn around.
( therefore, it's esi's fault. obviously. the none-too-subtle reactions between the two of them at least get a little more interest from their tablemates, and one goes bust in his ambition to claim— whatever this is. still unclear! )
no subject
... You wouldn't turn around.
( therefore, it's esi's fault. obviously. the none-too-subtle reactions between the two of them at least get a little more interest from their tablemates, and one goes bust in his ambition to claim— whatever this is. still unclear! )
Just— play your hand.
( sweaty plinky wolf goes here. )