" mm... how strange. i seem to recall a blush that suggested otherwise.. " ⠀ the lilt to his voice signifies a bit of teasing, that small yet noticeable smirk says as much in contrast to that confident proclamation that may have broken it. yet her voiced concerns shifted his demeanor immediately, and avil was quick to gently assure. ⠀" no worries. it is merely.. uncomfortable. even when i keep matters strictly professional, they seem unable to impress that distinction upon their wandering minds. can you believe it? " ⠀he scoffed. ⠀" whenever i give praise, it is to applaud their efforts and the fruits it bore. not in a romantic sense.（..）besides, it is to boost their confidence. while it works like a charm, sometimes it is misunderstood. " ⠀it's rather frustrating──even if he were to say it upfront, it would sound like he was the one leading it on. worse, being the subject of blame.
