[he does appreciate the distinction. let's all keep our subtext-game straight, shall we?]
I just wouldn't want to overwhelm your sensibilities.
[it's still lightly teasing, but he does actually want to measure and warn as much as he can. he can better avoid crossing the line if he clearly knows where it is. he wants them to keep having fun. as it currently stands, he doesn't actually want to scare the poor boy.]
...But, if that is the case, I'll be sure to do a better job at losing.
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I just wouldn't want to overwhelm your sensibilities.
[it's still lightly teasing, but he does actually want to measure and warn as much as he can. he can better avoid crossing the line if he clearly knows where it is. he wants them to keep having fun. as it currently stands, he doesn't actually want to scare the poor boy.]
...But, if that is the case, I'll be sure to do a better job at losing.