[ They are superficial, the markings he has. Red in spots, bumps that'll lead to bruising but won't be too an inconvenience. He's certainly more cautious about the woman, if not as jumpy as he could be - recognising that she saved him, likely meant to, or there's just a gamble here in putting a modicum of trust in her when he has little to no advantages.
There's just an air about her that wants him to keep caution, even the way she speaks. But he recognises the hint of a softer edge that betrays her (natural or otherwise) vibe, and either way, he works on trying to do what she asks. There might be a push in him now, call it a spur of inspiration to pick himself up more; hands now on his upper legs, a better sitting position before.
But, going from there - ]
I-- can't figure out how. [ Reluctantly he admits to it, a furrow to his brow that he has to. He can manage as far as lifting his torso to straighten his upper legs, but his brain can't quite figure out the 'getting off your knees' part of standing.
He can try more from there, maybe start to drag a foot without thought of balancing his torso -- and topple from there, to the side.
101 ways to look uncool to women on a first meeting. :( ]
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There's just an air about her that wants him to keep caution, even the way she speaks. But he recognises the hint of a softer edge that betrays her (natural or otherwise) vibe, and either way, he works on trying to do what she asks. There might be a push in him now, call it a spur of inspiration to pick himself up more; hands now on his upper legs, a better sitting position before.
But, going from there - ]
I-- can't figure out how. [ Reluctantly he admits to it, a furrow to his brow that he has to. He can manage as far as lifting his torso to straighten his upper legs, but his brain can't quite figure out the 'getting off your knees' part of standing.
He can try more from there, maybe start to drag a foot without thought of balancing his torso -- and topple from there, to the side.
101 ways to look uncool to women on a first meeting. :( ]