[ the look he gives her is briefly confused, which really just goes to show how out of his depth he is here. when was the last time he'd willingly engaged in any kind of strenuous activity that didn't involve helping his sister move apartments? too long, honestly; to the point he didn't even remember a job required any warming up. does she mean stretches? she probably means stretches........ but then what's the loop for? is warming up just walking???? god help him. ]
Uh — right.
[ he follows her lead, hovering uncertainly beside her. the pace she sets is a leisurely one, for now, and he wills himself to simply relax and focus on the steps.
after he counts to the thirty-fifth step, he feels compelled to break the silence and blurts out, ]
no subject
Uh — right.
[ he follows her lead, hovering uncertainly beside her. the pace she sets is a leisurely one, for now, and he wills himself to simply relax and focus on the steps.
after he counts to the thirty-fifth step, he feels compelled to break the silence and blurts out, ]
Is it a lot different from this place? You world.