[ Michel blinks in mild surprise, as if he hadn't expected Yael to desist just because of his protests. A little of his defensive irritation melts away again as he leans back in turn. ]
I'm positive that's not how you meant it.
[ The little crease forming between his eyebrows is the slightest bit at odds with the confidence of his assertion. It is, perhaps, remotely possible that not every word has barbs behind it. He'll consider it. ]
...Unfortunately, if you're hoping for someone who appreciates muscles, you'd be better off looking elsewhere. I'd be hard-pressed to call you cute.
[ However... he is a little cool. Michel manages to bite his tongue before the rest of that thought slips out, but he loses himself in momentary contemplation of Yael's avatar instead. He'd decided not to go completely overboard on his own, but Yael's sends him back to his envious contemplation of Didier's broad shoulders as a child. ]
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I'm positive that's not how you meant it.
[ The little crease forming between his eyebrows is the slightest bit at odds with the confidence of his assertion. It is, perhaps, remotely possible that not every word has barbs behind it. He'll consider it. ]
...Unfortunately, if you're hoping for someone who appreciates muscles, you'd be better off looking elsewhere. I'd be hard-pressed to call you cute.
[ However... he is a little cool. Michel manages to bite his tongue before the rest of that thought slips out, but he loses himself in momentary contemplation of Yael's avatar instead. He'd decided not to go completely overboard on his own, but Yael's sends him back to his envious contemplation of Didier's broad shoulders as a child. ]