(The list of ticks is long at this point and being proficient only added an extra layer to the habits. It goes anywhere between curling the tips of his hair and adjusting his glove to flawlessly looping a pen spin, spinning his phone on his index and rotating Baselard on his hand. Why? Who knows.
Akechi shares again and Ren is trying his best to be attentive as he normally is. He achieves it, but it takes away his ability to make the instant connection between the words and the nails scratching the label. When he does notice though, he decides not to bring attention to it. One out of two things - either this is part of their last deal, or Akechi is somewhere around his level to lack the rigid self-control he inflicts upon himself. Either way, why call him out?
Akechi doesn't want words of sympathy, he's sure, so Ren doesn't give him any - instead, he gives what he thinks it's needed: an outlet to vent.)
It's very grounding, I feel. It gives me something to feel and concentrate on physically when my mind is filled.
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Akechi shares again and Ren is trying his best to be attentive as he normally is. He achieves it, but it takes away his ability to make the instant connection between the words and the nails scratching the label. When he does notice though, he decides not to bring attention to it. One out of two things - either this is part of their last deal, or Akechi is somewhere around his level to lack the rigid self-control he inflicts upon himself. Either way, why call him out?
Akechi doesn't want words of sympathy, he's sure, so Ren doesn't give him any - instead, he gives what he thinks it's needed: an outlet to vent.)
It's very grounding, I feel. It gives me something to feel and concentrate on physically when my mind is filled.