[Oh, good, he's here. Thank goodness. It really is over...when the tension leaves Atem's shoulders, it's easy to read, and the smile on his face broadcasts his relief.]
Yes, it did.
[Of course Ryou remembers the last thing he said...but before they talk about that, he's got to ask.]
Are you all right?
[It's a just-checking question at first, but then, the sudden movement of Ryou's hand registers. Funnily, it's the movement that draws Atem's attention, like fleeing prey, like a patch of grass moving against the wind. It's something out of place, and Atem's eyes flick down to it. Is there something wrong with Ryou's hand?]
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Yes, it did.
[Of course Ryou remembers the last thing he said...but before they talk about that, he's got to ask.]
Are you all right?
[It's a just-checking question at first, but then, the sudden movement of Ryou's hand registers. Funnily, it's the movement that draws Atem's attention, like fleeing prey, like a patch of grass moving against the wind. It's something out of place, and Atem's eyes flick down to it. Is there something wrong with Ryou's hand?]