Being in such close quarters to Zumi means he’s definitely noticed Zumi’s focus has been pulled elsewhere, it’s not unusual for Zumi to be a little airy it’s a trait he typically finds pretty endearing in his friend. It’s when Zumi’s quiet that he thinks something may possibly be up.
He opens his eyes as Zumi works the braid back out, tipping his head back to look at the other, careful of his antlers as he does reads his expression, “You’re okay, something on your mind?”
action (backdated, mid-GYW plot stuff).
Its probably plain that he's a little distracted; he's had to re-do the same braid a few times, just a thin red slip with black ribbon woven in. )
Mm, sorry, Dekki. Dunno where my head's at right now.
( Yes, he does.
He can't stop thinking about stripes, about an easy laugh and earnest nature, strong hands and solid presence.
Zumi worries at his lip a little. )
I'll get it right this time.
Re: action (backdated, mid-GYW plot stuff).
He opens his eyes as Zumi works the braid back out, tipping his head back to look at the other, careful of his antlers as he does reads his expression, “You’re okay, something on your mind?”
no subject
( Yes. Yes. Yes. His name is Alice. Yes. )
Not really, no.
( But then he sighs, his shiba ears flattening against his head. )
I mean ... Maybe ...