[Tonic's reaction is normal, at least to a normal person.
but to Tek, there's no mistaking the sudden tenseness that emanates from him and the sound of a very careful, deep breath in, and a very quiet, long sigh out.
if Tek deigns to look back at him, he'll be pinching the bridge of his nose.]
Of course you are, darling. Why did I even ask.
[he does not seem to be panicking, and his anxiety evens out once the initial waves of it pass over him... but still, this isn't an ideal thing to hear. he looks dead-on at the bath in front of him.]
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but to Tek, there's no mistaking the sudden tenseness that emanates from him and the sound of a very careful, deep breath in, and a very quiet, long sigh out.
if Tek deigns to look back at him, he'll be pinching the bridge of his nose.]
Of course you are, darling. Why did I even ask.
[he does not seem to be panicking, and his anxiety evens out once the initial waves of it pass over him... but still, this isn't an ideal thing to hear. he looks dead-on at the bath in front of him.]
How long has that been happening?