@b4dnik . continued from here .
there’s nothing new about seeing the doctor frustrated or angry . there’s also nothing new about the doctor lashing out . stone just watches as robotnik’s hand comes down hard on the control panel , but he doesn’t flinch . COULD HAVE SEEN THAT COMING FROM A MILE AWAY . he does step briefly to one side as that chair comes clattering down by his feet , and when he turns his eyes up from the ground he can clearly see the ire in the other’s expression . ire closely followed by a threat . he could have left a while ago . he could leave now . he could run away from all of this and let robotnik figure out his issues on his own , let him take it out on the local environment . but he’s not run away from robotnik before , and he doesn’t intend to start now . plus , being excused isn’t exactly the same as being dismissed .
he makes a point of holding eye contact , even if the other’s gaze is full of fiery rage . HE DOESN’T MOVE . other than a small shift of his feet , like he’s trying to stand up straighter , or trying to balance his weight . even if he won’t leave , he’s still fully cautious about what exactly he says to the other . he doesn’t exactly want to anger him even more . he might be brave , but he’s not stupid . his eyes drift briefly to the chair at his feet again . ❛ i just want to make sure you don’t break anything important . ❜