[A snort of amusement on Sanji's end, but it's tinged with nothing but fondness and relief. He shakes his head a little] She apologized to me and then asked that I cut you some slack; not like you weren't being mean on purpose.
[It probably says plenty that a middle-schooler got the lesson Sanji didn't want to hear, but he'll cut it with the self-abasement for today. Still smiling, he brings the glass to his lips, tilting it until the liquid dances.
And then without answering immediately, glances in Baren's direction.
It's not from hesitance. Acceptance is already reflected in his expression, of a duty he would've taken on without Baren's asking. He's just thoughtful for now, considering what would keep Baren from taking care of a girl he so clearly loves.
... Eh. Thinking too hard. It'll be Sanji keeping down the fort until Baren shows up. He won't accept anything else.]
Of course I'm gonna.
[Smirking back into his drink]
Though no complaining when I'm first in line to kicking some shithead's ass.
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[A snort of amusement on Sanji's end, but it's tinged with nothing but fondness and relief. He shakes his head a little] She apologized to me and then asked that I cut you some slack; not like you weren't being mean on purpose.
[It probably says plenty that a middle-schooler got the lesson Sanji didn't want to hear, but he'll cut it with the self-abasement for today. Still smiling, he brings the glass to his lips, tilting it until the liquid dances.
And then without answering immediately, glances in Baren's direction.
It's not from hesitance. Acceptance is already reflected in his expression, of a duty he would've taken on without Baren's asking. He's just thoughtful for now, considering what would keep Baren from taking care of a girl he so clearly loves.
... Eh. Thinking too hard. It'll be Sanji keeping down the fort until Baren shows up. He won't accept anything else.]
Of course I'm gonna.
[Smirking back into his drink]
Though no complaining when I'm first in line to kicking some shithead's ass.