[That’s the general idea. Once you get used to something, it’s not hard for that “thing” to become instinctive or merely second nature. Sousuke’s done well with his work on the borderlines and while he initially had trouble with it, continual practice with Rin soon honed it into something he could focus on and improve with. The encounter with Schuldig, however, was the driving point for Sousuke to really throw himself into it and make the improvements by leaps and bounds. So if he can help Goten make some of the same progress, he’s going to. It’d be good to spar with him.
But if Goten thinks that kind of answer is going to turn Sousuke’s concern off, it doesn’t. The swimmer’s eyes narrow and a more serious (if not darker) expression comes to his face as he watches the smaller shinki. The straight back, the nervous laugh, hand behind his head. There’s more to that answer.]
Goten. [His tone’s quiet and he’s not letting this go.] Tell me.
[Because if Goten’s going to be focusing on making sure Sousuke’s okay, then dammit, Sousuke’s going to do the same thing in reverse. He’s not someone who likes other people protecting him even if he knows it happens. Rin has to deal with the swimmer’s huge self-reliant streak a lot and unfortunately Goten’s not an exception. He doesn’t know what it is Goten’s hiding, but if Schuldig’s been bothering him, he’s going to put a stop to it. No matter who he has to go to. Even Schuldig himself.
He doesn’t move as Goten hops off the stool, only follows him with his head and reaches out to take the plate that’s offered to him. Sorry kid, but the smile’s not returned and there’s quiet concern in Sousuke’s focused eyes.]
Aa. We’ll swim in a few minutes.
[Uncovering topic aside, he doesn’t want to barrel into the water on a full stomach.]
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But if Goten thinks that kind of answer is going to turn Sousuke’s concern off, it doesn’t. The swimmer’s eyes narrow and a more serious (if not darker) expression comes to his face as he watches the smaller shinki. The straight back, the nervous laugh, hand behind his head. There’s more to that answer.]
Goten. [His tone’s quiet and he’s not letting this go.] Tell me.
[Because if Goten’s going to be focusing on making sure Sousuke’s okay, then dammit, Sousuke’s going to do the same thing in reverse. He’s not someone who likes other people protecting him even if he knows it happens. Rin has to deal with the swimmer’s huge self-reliant streak a lot and unfortunately Goten’s not an exception. He doesn’t know what it is Goten’s hiding, but if Schuldig’s been bothering him, he’s going to put a stop to it. No matter who he has to go to. Even Schuldig himself.
He doesn’t move as Goten hops off the stool, only follows him with his head and reaches out to take the plate that’s offered to him. Sorry kid, but the smile’s not returned and there’s quiet concern in Sousuke’s focused eyes.]
Aa. We’ll swim in a few minutes.
[Uncovering topic aside, he doesn’t want to barrel into the water on a full stomach.]