[if cassian didn't know jyn incapable of flirting, he might think they were. their back and forth is so easy! it doesn't occur to him to compare it to how much easier she is with him, too stuck in his own self pitying spiral.]
[he stiffens when she hurls the spoon at him, and he chastises himself for being in a position that would even allow it to happen. he grimaces, still facing the sink. the cat hops over and bats at the spoon, spinning it on the floor.]
[flatly:] It didn't hurt. And I am not fussing.
[he's totally fussing, which is exactly why he draws in a breath and closes his eyes. counts to three. when he finally turns around, his expression is very blank, a soldier's neutrality while he preps himself for sitting back down. he still doesn't want to, but it's just too weird if he doesn't.]
[he scoops up the cat, carrying her back over to his chair with him. at least he'll be able to turn his attention at the animal, since he apparently! has no place! in a conversation! about their date!]
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[he stiffens when she hurls the spoon at him, and he chastises himself for being in a position that would even allow it to happen. he grimaces, still facing the sink. the cat hops over and bats at the spoon, spinning it on the floor.]
[flatly:] It didn't hurt. And I am not fussing.
[he's totally fussing, which is exactly why he draws in a breath and closes his eyes. counts to three. when he finally turns around, his expression is very blank, a soldier's neutrality while he preps himself for sitting back down. he still doesn't want to, but it's just too weird if he doesn't.]
[he scoops up the cat, carrying her back over to his chair with him. at least he'll be able to turn his attention at the animal, since he apparently! has no place! in a conversation! about their date!]
[he doesn't like any of these stupid feelings.]