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[ Asch is sufficiently impressed with Luke ability to handle the weapon, even not having seen him pull the trigger once. And cautious as he is, Asch remains completely relaxed while the replica plays with his toy. --and he does know it isn't a toy. It never ceases to amuse him to see a Luke wielding something other than a sword. ] Then why the hesitation? [ You're like an open book, Luke, so easy to read and so entertaining. ]

[ gives him a sidelong look of general confusion ] ...hesitation?

[ Almost lets his lips quirk up into a smile. ] In answering my question. Shall I assume you want to use it?

[ scoffs derisively ] No. I don't even like carrying the thing.

My mistake, then. She must not have talked with you recently. [ He isn't sure whether or not to be pleased with thought. For a couple reasons. ]

[ he flinched. you probably saw that, Asch. ] ...Luke? [ focuses on the gun again ]

[ Oh did he ever. ] ... [ There isn't many other 'hers' that he would refer to, so a reply doesn't seem necessary. Not to mention he isn't sure what to say apart from yes. ]

...

Idiot. [ Take that as you will, Luke. ]

[ laughs quietly ]

Our oh so stupid genes. [ Turns away from him with a disgusted noise that is mostly covered by the beating of his wings. ]

[ sets the pistol down on the little table he's seated at and just watches it silently for a while ]

[ Glances over his shoulder to glare at Luke irritably. ] Don't you go starting up with that shit as well.

[ just shuts up ]

...you fools always apologize for things that are not your fault. It's infuriating.

[ just stays quiet, trying to keep his breathing even ]

[ Gives Luke another, longer and more intense look. ] ... [ Then proceeds to silently come to stand beside him. ]

[ which likely makes it a lot more obvious that he's Not Doing Well. Engel, why do you have to remind him that he's a poor lonely bastard? ]

[ He was already on the way to stating as much, not that he had believed Luke's words to begin with. It's entirely unintentional on his part. Not that it helps the feeling of regret. ] ...perhaps it was a mistake for me to come bother you.

[ just kind of makes a scoffing sound ]

Mm. [ Rests a hand extremely lightly on Luke's head. ] Public place or not, I came specifically because I had a hunch I would find you.

[ he tried not to flinch. ...he only kind of partly succeeded. ]

...your impetuous nature had me worried. [ Withdraws his hand with a frown. ]

[ laughs dryly, and leans back toward the hand briefly ]

[ Notices the movement and returns the hand, giving an awkward pet of sorts. ] One person does not have to hold more importance than another.