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[cactusy]

Shaw is quiet for a moment, studying Will's face - wondering if her mild annoyance is contributing to that drawn look on his face, or if he can pick up on some other, deeper emotion from her that she isn't even aware of.

"Sure," she says, slowly. "No problem."

[abrightboy]

Malcolm nods, looking out over the railing. Did he start that? He didn’t want to fight with her - rather the opposite - but he hadn’t been able to stop his reaction, either.

He looks at Will. “Sorry,” he says sincerely. He glances over at Shaw. “Sorry,” he tells her, though a little more perfunctorily. He straightens up. “I, um. Have to go. I have some appointments,” he explains, pushing off the railing to head towards the counselling office.

[empathicfault]

Will nods at the apology, giving Malcolm a weak attempt at a smile. He's getting a headache, but he appreciates the attempt to calm it down from both of them. And- Malcolm's leaving. Well...okay.

"Bye, Malcolm," he says quietly, still running a hand over his face.

Then he looks over to Shaw. "Oops. Didn't mean to break up the discussion."

[cactusy]

Shaw sighs, shaking her head.

"Shouldn't've had it in front of you, anyway. Probably shouldn't've tried to have a conversation with him at all. I don't do well with sensitive people, especially the ones who go the "sad kicked puppy" route instead of the angry route."

She pauses, and then, echoing Malcolm, adds, "Sorry. You okay?"

[empathicfault]

Will is very much about to pull the whole 'yeah, just have a headache' bit when he realizes that he really doesn't have to here. Moreover, he shouldn't.

"Uh. I will be?" he says, with an almost questioning smile. "Not sure what set me off there, other than...general over-sensitivity. I don't usually do well with those people either, it's just- Malcolm's a little unique."

[cactusy]

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