[It's really the dramatic pause that makes Neil laugh, but it does make Neil laugh, bright and genuine, tapering off into little snickers.]
You're not the type to leave anything to fate, are you, Akechi? Here I am, content to sit around and wait for something to come along - you won't have that, though. Bouldering, it is.
I only want to give you a push forward. Isn't that what friends do?
[There's something to that laughter - genuine as it seems. Praise and adoration still drive him. Neil finding his joke funny-
It reminds him of being in the middle of a classroom during one of the very few days he was required to attend, a gaggle of people around him. Chatting, laughing, talking.
And he does need a spotter. He can't ask Eren to do everything for him.]
We'll wait for a day with pleasant weather. As of this moment, it's a bit too cold for me. When all seems calm, I'll reach out to you to do so and we'll make an afternoon of it. Does that suffice?
[And then he sets his elbow down noisily on the table and holds his hand out for a shake. A smile flickers through a poor attempt at keeping a straight face.]
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Rock climbing? That's not exactly what I was thinking, but I--
You know, I might have guessed a different sport for you. Track and field, maybe.
[Oh, well. It appears that isn't the case.]
Sure. I'd give it a try. Uh...
How far will we be off the ground? Do we need special equipment?
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A mountain should suffice.
[He waits one, two, three seconds in absolute silence and then-]
Just kidding. We'll start small - you won't be any danger even if you fall. I'll be your spotter, after all.
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You're not the type to leave anything to fate, are you, Akechi? Here I am, content to sit around and wait for something to come along - you won't have that, though. Bouldering, it is.
I will, of course. When do you want to go?
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[There's something to that laughter - genuine as it seems. Praise and adoration still drive him. Neil finding his joke funny-
It reminds him of being in the middle of a classroom during one of the very few days he was required to attend, a gaggle of people around him. Chatting, laughing, talking.
And he does need a spotter. He can't ask Eren to do everything for him.]
We'll wait for a day with pleasant weather. As of this moment, it's a bit too cold for me. When all seems calm, I'll reach out to you to do so and we'll make an afternoon of it. Does that suffice?
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That does.
[And then he sets his elbow down noisily on the table and holds his hand out for a shake. A smile flickers through a poor attempt at keeping a straight face.]
we can wrap <3<3
Akechi doesn't hesitate to grasp Neil's hand in his own - curls his fingers around his palm and gives it a gentle shake.]
Then it's a deal. Even if you're new, I still expect you to do your best - don't let me down.