rockingthe45:
Steve tried to gain his composure quickly. He didn’t have to feel her emotions to know that his reactions were causing her distress.
“No, it’s ok. Really,” he almost put a hand on her shoulder to comfort her but then realized his mistake. Instead, he crossed his arms and took a step back. “How many emotions did you feel just now?”
Was it just current emotions? Could she read his mind somehow through his emotional state?
Despite being away from Ego for a long time now, Mantis still had trouble understanding that she wouldn't be harshly punished by every single little thing she did wrong. Which is why she stared at Steve with shock written all over her features when he assured her it was okay. She was able to relax a little after that, still cautious but less afraid of the man.
❝ The two feelings that reached me faster were the dominant ones at the time ❞ she mumbled, thinking about the emotions she had felt. ❝ You were uncertain and slightly embarrassed ❞ Mantis explained, his feelings had been pure and soft, not intense enough to give her a picture of what caused them.
The girl bit her lip, debating on whether she should tell him about the other emotions she had felt but avoided deciphering. ❝ There were more feelings - darker ones - they felt more intimate - private. So I pulled back. ❞
