Even if Bolin weren't so obvious about it, Adra's sensitive to other people's moods. Growing up as he did, he had to learn to read a room (or a single, mercurial person) damn fast, and accurately, too. Not that it ever did him much good then.
But it's been helpful in other areas of his life.
He pulls away slightly, just enough to reach up and set his warm hand against Bolin's cheek. ]
Hey. I meant that. I do appreciate it. I know what you were trying for.
[ He's still red in the face, and he looks away, laughing a little. A little nervous. ]
Honestly, it's more ... [ gentleness ] more than I'm used to. And it's--nice.
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Even if Bolin weren't so obvious about it, Adra's sensitive to other people's moods. Growing up as he did, he had to learn to read a room (or a single, mercurial person) damn fast, and accurately, too. Not that it ever did him much good then.
But it's been helpful in other areas of his life.
He pulls away slightly, just enough to reach up and set his warm hand against Bolin's cheek. ]
Hey. I meant that. I do appreciate it. I know what you were trying for.
[ He's still red in the face, and he looks away, laughing a little. A little nervous. ]
Honestly, it's more ... [ gentleness ] more than I'm used to. And it's--nice.