[ Kanda's discomfort is blatantly obvious, and Lavi should really just let go and take a step back. But he doesn't, and he does have some good reasons why. Partially, if Kanda wanted him off, Lavi would have been pushed away seconds after making contact. That's what usually happens when he pisses him off, after all. Next, this is not the first time that Lavi has done something like this. While Kanda does always express a strong disliking towards it, his reaction now is off. He can attempt to act as normal as possible, but Lavi can read him well enough. He's usually putting up a show himself, so he can sometimes tell when another is attempting to do the same.
His grasp loosens enough that if Kanda were to just step away, Lavi's hold would break. He chooses his next words carefully, not wanting to fire up Kanda any more than he already has. ]
I'm just teasing, Yu.
[ When he speaks, it is evident that a clear shift in personality has just occurred. The playfulness is there, and he still has a small smile. But his voice is lighter, more gentle. He's still quite buzzed at this point, but very much in control of his words. ]
I'm sorry, okay? I know you hate that kinda stuff.
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His grasp loosens enough that if Kanda were to just step away, Lavi's hold would break. He chooses his next words carefully, not wanting to fire up Kanda any more than he already has. ]
I'm just teasing, Yu.
[ When he speaks, it is evident that a clear shift in personality has just occurred. The playfulness is there, and he still has a small smile. But his voice is lighter, more gentle. He's still quite buzzed at this point, but very much in control of his words. ]
I'm sorry, okay? I know you hate that kinda stuff.