[ the fingers twitch at his side, like he's considering doing something regrettable. the satisfaction of putting this child in his place would be fleeting, he tells himself. the consequences dire enough to be inconvenient.
he settles then on a brisk, if annoyed: ] No. [ and continues following the sound. ]
no subject
he settles then on a brisk, if annoyed: ] No. [ and continues following the sound. ]