[The short demonstration makes Yori smile; the abrupt reminder of their time limit does not.]
All right.
[Even if Yori thought it were safe to argue the point with Clu somewhere in this same building, she can see it wouldn't do any good. The return of all the hard tension that had just begun to leave Rinzler's posture is an ache she can't quantify.]
I'll leave you a note in my locker tomorrow, okay?
[If it takes her all night to figure out something to put in it.
She would like a farewell hug for her own comfort, but that's asking too much of Rinzler. He's under too much pressure from his admin's presence; he barely knows her. Yori manages to abort the half-instinctive reach and folds her arms together instead.]
I promise to keep out of the way as much as I can. I'll try not to be in the cafeteria at the usual times.
[A much easier prospect than not knowing when she might see Rinzler again. She can stock up early and avoid the crowds at lunch, figure out a rotating schedule of quick visits in the evening.]
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All right.
[Even if Yori thought it were safe to argue the point with Clu somewhere in this same building, she can see it wouldn't do any good. The return of all the hard tension that had just begun to leave Rinzler's posture is an ache she can't quantify.]
I'll leave you a note in my locker tomorrow, okay?
[If it takes her all night to figure out something to put in it.
She would like a farewell hug for her own comfort, but that's asking too much of Rinzler. He's under too much pressure from his admin's presence; he barely knows her. Yori manages to abort the half-instinctive reach and folds her arms together instead.]
I promise to keep out of the way as much as I can. I'll try not to be in the cafeteria at the usual times.
[A much easier prospect than not knowing when she might see Rinzler again. She can stock up early and avoid the crowds at lunch, figure out a rotating schedule of quick visits in the evening.]