Underselling is a little more amusing than the truth of the matter. [that he'd be a fucking mess despite all rationality telling him to simply sit and wait patiently. ah emotions, if only they had an off switch.

his lips quirk humorlessly at that answer, lifting pal's hand to kiss the inside of his wrist. eh, sometimes he deserved to be a little goof ass and petulant. especially after everything.]

I'm not sure. People trying to calm her down, I suppose. I can't say I think it's a particularly good idea. [again, pandering. still, at least it was doing something and he hated being idle.

he squeezes pal's hand, then sighs.] Here's to hoping we don't have to put off the operation.