[her question and movement snaps him back out of his thoughts and he just looks at her blankly for a moment before there's one of his old grins—the kind he uses to try and get away from something bothering him.]
Oh, no. Just noticing how you probably should make sure all your knots are tightened. Wouldn't want your top falling off or some kid pulling on them..
[well that's the worst "cover-up" story he's come up with and he is inwardly cringing so bad. seriously, Alvin? that's what comes out of your mouth?? well hopefully it's enough to distract her so he just gives a half-empty laugh and continues with applying the sunscreen, his eyes only drifting back to the scar once before he focuses elsewhere.
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[her question and movement snaps him back out of his thoughts and he just looks at her blankly for a moment before there's one of his old grins—the kind he uses to try and get away from something bothering him.]
Oh, no. Just noticing how you probably should make sure all your knots are tightened. Wouldn't want your top falling off or some kid pulling on them..
[well that's the worst "cover-up" story he's come up with and he is inwardly cringing so bad. seriously, Alvin? that's what comes out of your mouth?? well hopefully it's enough to distract her so he just gives a half-empty laugh and continues with applying the sunscreen, his eyes only drifting back to the scar once before he focuses elsewhere.