( But there's a flush that erupts on his cheeks, the start of well-earned, cautious self-awareness. Perhaps screaming his lungs out at a helpless stranger who has likely offended his hands far more on this day than he has Shi Qingxuan is... not the most generous use of his time.
In the end, he hasn't suffered. Hasn't been hurt. Hasn't bled. Is spared even the inklings of such a notion, because the gentleman has stepped forward and rescued his sail, his needle and, against all odds, his reputation.
Fine. So maybe Shi Qingxuan can pout, slips his gaze each way, clasp his hands at his back and declare, finally: )
They don't THINK I can DO anything, can you imagine???
( This is likely not the compliment he thinks it is. )
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( But there's a flush that erupts on his cheeks, the start of well-earned, cautious self-awareness. Perhaps screaming his lungs out at a helpless stranger who has likely offended his hands far more on this day than he has Shi Qingxuan is... not the most generous use of his time.
In the end, he hasn't suffered. Hasn't been hurt. Hasn't bled. Is spared even the inklings of such a notion, because the gentleman has stepped forward and rescued his sail, his needle and, against all odds, his reputation.
Fine. So maybe Shi Qingxuan can pout, slips his gaze each way, clasp his hands at his back and declare, finally: )
They don't THINK I can DO anything, can you imagine???
( This is likely not the compliment he thinks it is. )