“I could kill you in an instant but you’re a lot more fun than I realized. I’ll keep you around” // @ Touma...
Frenemies/Rivals sentence starters
No hint of discernible reaction from the other, as he only offers an affable smile, the same kind he offers to the headmaster at work, and says, "Is that so? How kind. But you realize, there's really no shame in admitting you'd just feel lonely without me around, you know?" His tone is pleasant but even, almost disinterested as he speaks, like someone that's seen through a child's ruse for attention. He pauses to check his watch for moment, then he sighs as if with discontent. ".... Hm, you know, I had planned to stop by the café around the corner, before heading home, but this detour took longer than anticipated-- they're undoubtedly closed now," Touma continues aloud, with something that only imitates genuine disappointment. "--Since its your fault we got held up here so long, I think you owe me a coffee. What do you think, Shougo-kun?" A sidelong glance and accompanying smile that transmits only playful amusement but no true concern, like one playing an all too familiar game. Perhaps they both are.