[For once, Ryunosuke doesn't quake at her interjection. Their physical distance at the moment, the lack of an angry glare to pin him to the spot and make him stumble over his words, that certainly helps... But even if they were face to face, he'd be every bit as defiant right now. He's full of fighting spirit and he's NOT in the mood to placate or play nice. Not if she's going to come in swinging with insults like that.]
...So shocking that you would think that. Care to elaborate on why?
[Despite his sarcasm, he makes no attempt to shut her down or shut her out, because... He can feel her pain. He can feel how precarious she is right now, and that scares him more than anything she actually says.
Being nice or polite has never worked on her before, but she's clearly in need of someone. He's going to help her whether she likes it or not.]
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...So shocking that you would think that. Care to elaborate on why?
[Despite his sarcasm, he makes no attempt to shut her down or shut her out, because... He can feel her pain. He can feel how precarious she is right now, and that scares him more than anything she actually says.
Being nice or polite has never worked on her before, but she's clearly in need of someone. He's going to help her whether she likes it or not.]