>>6236068
(Rolled 17+1)
You lean closer to Remu while you watch the Chimp go to town on that wolf. He’s not lacking in violent enthusiasm at least.
“Hey, good job,” you say patting her head and whispering in her ear. “So is he an alright guy or just an asshole? Checking if I should stab him.”
Her face is flushed from either the sudden proximity or the compliment; perhaps both.
She whispers back “Jerb isn’t a good guy, but he isn’t the worst either. He’s definitely the stupidest though.”
Stupid is good. Stupid is something you can definitely work with.
You approach to help him finish the wolf – not that it seems necessary – but you halt once his gaze meets yours.
Jerb’s eyes are narrow, teeth flaring, like he’s ready to redirect his hostility should you intervene.
This is his kill. Fair enough, you get it. If you're trying to convince him, it pays to empathize and let him have his moment
He takes his sweet time on the wolf, but when he’s done, the burly chimp just sits there. Menacingly.
“Alright, who you with?”
You shrug. “Nobody. So, you’re Jerb right?”
He tenses. “How did you know that?”
“I’m a mind reader.” You say in a jocose tone. His eyes widen at that. No fucking way, he took it at face value. That’s actually borderline retarded.
“You’re thinking there’s no way I’m a mind reader,” it’s a risk but you think it would be hilarious if—
“H-HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT?” he repeats, snapping at you. Dear goddess. This is golden.
“Told you didn’t I?” you grin and touch your hand to your head, pretending to be professor Xavier activating your made-up powers.