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[He's feeling rather relieved too, especially when Natsumi stands upright and they can see eye-to-eye again (well, maybe he has to look up a little, but his point still stands). He doesn't take her offered hand, but it's less out of any lingering resentment and more because he's simply not a touchy-feely person. He thinks she's known him long enough to get that... even though she keeps trying despite it. Maybe someday.]

Heh, you better not.

[If she does, she better believe he's going to hold it over her head forever. But at least he's got some laughter in him. Things are looking up. He takes a couple steps forward, unsure of where they're heading but willing to let her lead the way.]