[ makoto can't actually mitigate his very present desire to evaporate into the air at the moment, but beggars can't be choosers.
he's mortified enough just to inch sideways by a few degrees when rio turns to inspect the rest of the wares, like obscuring haru and the cat is enough to completely blot out their very real presence in the store. he's pretty sure haru will likely pick up the hint and quietly exit of his own volition, but he can't help voicing a rather meek apology to both parties before straightening when he's addressed once more. ]
... Don't apologize, it's okay! I feel the same way about earthworms. I'm okay with handling them, but then my hands get kind of slimy, and I don't really like the sensation of them ... oozing all over my fingers ...
[ wow, he's just making this worse for everyone present. in a candy store, no less. he blanches. ]
I'm sorry. I really, really messed up. I should've been more considerate of your feelings. Are you sure you'll be fine? I can recommend a few candy stores like this one in the area if you'd feel more comfortable going to those places instead from now on.
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[ makoto can't actually mitigate his very present desire to evaporate into the air at the moment, but beggars can't be choosers.
he's mortified enough just to inch sideways by a few degrees when rio turns to inspect the rest of the wares, like obscuring haru and the cat is enough to completely blot out their very real presence in the store. he's pretty sure haru will likely pick up the hint and quietly exit of his own volition, but he can't help voicing a rather meek apology to both parties before straightening when he's addressed once more. ]
... Don't apologize, it's okay! I feel the same way about earthworms. I'm okay with handling them, but then my hands get kind of slimy, and I don't really like the sensation of them ... oozing all over my fingers ...
[ wow, he's just making this worse for everyone present. in a candy store, no less. he blanches. ]
I'm sorry. I really, really messed up. I should've been more considerate of your feelings. Are you sure you'll be fine? I can recommend a few candy stores like this one in the area if you'd feel more comfortable going to those places instead from now on.