[ there's still not much of a reaction, and that makes his grip tighten. no, it doesn't always start out with a lot. he knows that. but still.
he shifts his own position slightly, changing the angle, and while he doesn't really speed up he goes harder instead. trying to knock any focus, any thoughts aside. it's enough for him to lose a little focus on the fact that he's still pissed off about david being pissed off (and being kicked), and helps keep him from even considering the other confusing realizations lurking just below the surface.
even if there's not much reaction, there's also no followup attempt to kick him. or curse him out, or an attempt to rip free from the ropes again. it's a slightly more positive sign, so far. ]
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he shifts his own position slightly, changing the angle, and while he doesn't really speed up he goes harder instead. trying to knock any focus, any thoughts aside. it's enough for him to lose a little focus on the fact that he's still pissed off about david being pissed off (and being kicked), and helps keep him from even considering the other confusing realizations lurking just below the surface.
even if there's not much reaction, there's also no followup attempt to kick him. or curse him out, or an attempt to rip free from the ropes again. it's a slightly more positive sign, so far. ]