[ Light preserve him. The shriek erupts in his ears, and he jumps--fully--out of the water. Fortunately for everyone, probably, he's not completely nude; he's still wearing his (black with a gold phoenix pattern) boxers, at least. Though they are clinging rather tightly to his thighs ... but he's too shocked to worry about that just now.
He's about to shriek right back, but Nobu's nervous stuttering cuts him off at the pass. It's his instinct to comfort the upset, and so all the indignation drains right out of him, leaving only concern behind. ]
It's--no, you're fine. It's fine.
[ He holds up his hands, speaks in soft, soothing tones. ]
Don't worry about it. I mean, this is technically a public area.
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He's about to shriek right back, but Nobu's nervous stuttering cuts him off at the pass. It's his instinct to comfort the upset, and so all the indignation drains right out of him, leaving only concern behind. ]
It's--no, you're fine. It's fine.
[ He holds up his hands, speaks in soft, soothing tones. ]
Don't worry about it. I mean, this is technically a public area.