[ Mako can definitely tell she's waffling because saying things like that is hard and awkward, and for him, at least, offering yourself up for some future unclaimed favor is—
It's hard. It's a gesture of trust, and it's kind of touching, and Mako isn't about to play selfless and brush it off. He knows what he'd want someone to respond with, and he appreciates it. ]
Not a problem. I'll keep it in mind. You're a useful person to have around.
[ It sounds maybe a little callous, Mako reflects moments after he sends it, and frowns. ]
[ This truly is the smoothest text Mako has sent in his entire life, isn't it.
And while Ange gets the intent behind it, even before he writes that it's a good thing - because it's exactly the kind of 'smooth text' Ange herself would send - the instinctive reply can't be anything but: ]
That's something someone might say about a spatula.
He glares uselessly down at the Omni for a long moment, fighting a smile. At least Ange gets it. At least she's teasing, which means he probably didn't offend her horribly. That's something. ]
But she won't protest it. If not just because Mako might just be the sole person in this entire town she can trust with this sort of dumb joke, considering he won't parrot it to absolutely everyone here. Let alone Ruby. Bless this introvert club. ]
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It's hard. It's a gesture of trust, and it's kind of touching, and Mako isn't about to play selfless and brush it off. He knows what he'd want someone to respond with, and he appreciates it. ]
Not a problem. I'll keep it in mind. You're a useful person to have around.
[ It sounds maybe a little callous, Mako reflects moments after he sends it, and frowns. ]
Which is a good thing.
For the record.
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And while Ange gets the intent behind it, even before he writes that it's a good thing - because it's exactly the kind of 'smooth text' Ange herself would send - the instinctive reply can't be anything but: ]
That's something someone might say about a spatula.
[ You know.
Being useful to have around. ]
But I'll take the compliment.
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He glares uselessly down at the Omni for a long moment, fighting a smile. At least Ange gets it. At least she's teasing, which means he probably didn't offend her horribly. That's something. ]
I'll keep an eye on Ruby for you, Spatula.
i think that's a wrap!
But she won't protest it. If not just because Mako might just be the sole person in this entire town she can trust with this sort of dumb joke, considering he won't parrot it to absolutely everyone here. Let alone Ruby. Bless this introvert club. ]
Thanks. Good luck.