[YES, the dreaded puppy eyes. Luckily, Cynbel perks right up after that, smile back in place. That was exactly what he wanted to hear.
He doesn't correct the "kid" comment, even though it's not true, because it's easier to get Shinpachi to do what he's asking that way. Sorry for the lie by omission, Mr. Intimidating, but he won't be taking any more wallets, he swears.]
Of course! I wouldn't want to end up on the wrong side of a dragon, after all. I've heard enough stories myself to be wary!
[And just to drive the point that he's going to stay close home, he grabs Shinpachi by the hand without a second's hesitation. Caving to puppy eyes takes away, like, 100 scary points, so he's not so wary now.]
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He doesn't correct the "kid" comment, even though it's not true, because it's easier to get Shinpachi to do what he's asking that way. Sorry for the lie by omission, Mr. Intimidating, but he won't be taking any more wallets, he swears.]
Of course! I wouldn't want to end up on the wrong side of a dragon, after all. I've heard enough stories myself to be wary!
[And just to drive the point that he's going to stay close home, he grabs Shinpachi by the hand without a second's hesitation. Caving to puppy eyes takes away, like, 100 scary points, so he's not so wary now.]