[ A little stalling is fine, he thinks. It's not like any of them have anything better to do here but bide their time. ]
As it so happens, I have an excellent sense of direction and balance.
[ Lighter ticks his fingers insufferably even as he settles into a well-matched gait, more parts implication than it isn't. He recognizes the route well enough by now — the place is only so big compared to the sprawling wastes he's used to, and despite what he'd say, being idle isn't exactly in his wheelhouse. ]
Thanks for the concern, though.
[ He chances it, knowing well his demerit situation. Better to say it now before he has the chance to regret not saying it. ]
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As it so happens, I have an excellent sense of direction and balance.
[ Lighter ticks his fingers insufferably even as he settles into a well-matched gait, more parts implication than it isn't. He recognizes the route well enough by now — the place is only so big compared to the sprawling wastes he's used to, and despite what he'd say, being idle isn't exactly in his wheelhouse. ]
Thanks for the concern, though.
[ He chances it, knowing well his demerit situation. Better to say it now before he has the chance to regret not saying it. ]