Yes. As if he can't believe his luck, most likely. In fact, it might surprise him so much, you'd have to pick him off the ground before he gave you an answer.
[ No wonder he thinks you'll never ask him, Tiger. ]
[ nikolai, you are a saint. kotetsu might owe you a drink or ten once he clues in... many days later. at least kotetsu can kind of tell that maybe he should just say yes instead of angering the other man further. ]
Right, okay. I'll do that.
[ watch him forget. he still has no idea why he has to ask barnaby anything. it's not like this is the same situation with his wife and all, but hey. he'll understand later. much later. ]
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'cause she said yes when I asked her out.
[ he is totally serious, too. ]
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Sturmhond shakes his head. ]
So you asked the question and got your answer.
That's what you need to do with Barnaby. If he's not telling you what you want to know, you aren't asking the right question.
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... What am I supposed to ask him, exactly?
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[ Looking thoughtful, while he remembers. ]
Ask him 'out'. You'll have your answer.
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[ if there's a way to have more question marks on his face, he needs to find it now. ]
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He does sound frustrated, though. He couldn’t even have a tighter grip on emotional control, and you’re still starting to tax him. ]
Really, Kotetsu. Can you think of no reason at all?
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Nope. Besides, even if I had a reason, I think that guy will just look at me funny.
[ he experienced the judgmental barnaby brooks jr. stare so many times that he's not looking to have a repeat of that any time soon. ]
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Yes. As if he can't believe his luck, most likely. In fact, it might surprise him so much, you'd have to pick him off the ground before he gave you an answer.
[ No wonder he thinks you'll never ask him, Tiger. ]
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If you knew that already, why'd you even ask me? Am I missing something here?
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Quite a lot, actually. But it seems you won't take my meaning unless I spell it out, and I owe Barnaby better than that.
So: ask him. See what happens. Perhaps you'll even enjoy it, who knows.
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Right, okay. I'll do that.
[ watch him forget. he still has no idea why he has to ask barnaby anything. it's not like this is the same situation with his wife and all, but hey. he'll understand later. much later. ]
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Good. I hope you do.
[ Which he says, while steadfastly believing Kotetsu won't. It seems Barnaby was right about him, after all. ]