[It wasn’t hard to summon his characteristically energetic nature when Kel approached him. (OK, it wasn’t impossible, but it was a bit like slipping on a mask. Something he was used to and yet… inwardly tiring all the same.)]
All in one piece! [Still, he made the effort to smile and sit back up, showcasing that he had no missing limbs in the process.] What about you? Hold up alright, shounen?
[It was easier when he could drudge up a bit of teasing, and the nickname is a stepping stone to that. He just needed to get a better idea of how much he could push, so he didn’t go too far.]
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All in one piece! [Still, he made the effort to smile and sit back up, showcasing that he had no missing limbs in the process.] What about you? Hold up alright, shounen?
[It was easier when he could drudge up a bit of teasing, and the nickname is a stepping stone to that. He just needed to get a better idea of how much he could push, so he didn’t go too far.]