The first question had Aoba bristling, gaze sharpened for a very immediate and vehement ‘no’, before the Warlock’s Ghost cut it. It was startling enough to keep the word from leaving Aoba’s lips as he looked up at the construct, perhaps with an expression not much different from that of someone who didn’t expect Ren’s voice to be as deep as it was.
The whole exchange that followed was—something else completely. Though not unfamiliar in the long scheme of Aoba watching people and even Allmates interact, it defused him a little, even if only temporarily.
The question presented next was a tame one again, and also one that he didn’t have to deliberate over. In fact, it had him putting down his glass of water with a frown, perturbed that Mac might suggest as much that it was a question that could be answered 'yes'.
no subject
The whole exchange that followed was—something else completely. Though not unfamiliar in the long scheme of Aoba watching people and even Allmates interact, it defused him a little, even if only temporarily.
The question presented next was a tame one again, and also one that he didn’t have to deliberate over. In fact, it had him putting down his glass of water with a frown, perturbed that Mac might suggest as much that it was a question that could be answered 'yes'.
“No.”