"So I was wondering. On a scale of 1 to 10, how pissed are you at me? What would I have to do to get on your good side?"
pissed . . . ‘ you mean angry ? ‘ that was the definition of pissed, correct ? to be annoyed or angered at someone ? arthur blinked, wondering where aluin had come to that conclusion. had he been angry with him ? he goes through all the meetings they’ve had ----------- all the moments where arthur felt a little uncomfortable as skinship with someone who he did not consider immediate family or a friend was weird but . . .
‘ i’m not . . . angered with you, if that’s what you’re thinking. frankly speaking, holding anger for someone is annoying in & of itself. a waste of valuable mental space &, i suppose, also emotional space. i’m confused by your actions. i think you enjoy getting a rise out of me, for some reason. & although there are moments where i’m uncomfortable i do not . . . hate you. ‘
another pause. cranes his head to think if he should say something else. ‘ i’m sorry for making you feel as if you’ve angered me. i’m not sure if i have a good side to get on, though. ‘