[A nap in the sun... That doesn't sound bad. Natsume is one for napping anyway—moreso at home, he finds himself more energized now that he's not in the business of exerting himself spiritually, but, you know, life is just exhausting, sometimes. Not to mention, being overexposed to nonsense can make you a little bit stern in the face of it.
Not that he's stern right now, not exactly—well, he does look somewhat implacable, even with the stars on his face. With the line of his mouth, he might look... suspicious, too... Not as if he doesn't know what to expect, but as if he knows exactly what to expect. It's all too similar to Natori-san's nonsense when he's out and about... the glow, the shine, all exuberant and charismatic. It tickles Natsume's spine. This isn't the first time a stage presence has approached Natsume, and so he knows what kind of outrageous day this could become. Then again, the day is already pretty outrageous.
And again after that, Natori-san ended up becoming one of Natsume's most trusted friends, so... you know. Anything could happen. Natsume's had to adapt to that idea. Anything could happen.]
Barely tea, [he says abruptly. It could sound irritated if not for its awkwardness; he says it because he's not sure what else to say. Apart from the exasperation, he's actually flustered.] I'll have some. After the crowd dies down. So it won't be so hot, so it'll all be fine.
[When it comes down to it, he is a very frail boy, and doesn't do well in the heat anyway.]
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Not that he's stern right now, not exactly—well, he does look somewhat implacable, even with the stars on his face. With the line of his mouth, he might look... suspicious, too... Not as if he doesn't know what to expect, but as if he knows exactly what to expect. It's all too similar to Natori-san's nonsense when he's out and about... the glow, the shine, all exuberant and charismatic. It tickles Natsume's spine. This isn't the first time a stage presence has approached Natsume, and so he knows what kind of outrageous day this could become. Then again, the day is already pretty outrageous.
And again after that, Natori-san ended up becoming one of Natsume's most trusted friends, so... you know. Anything could happen. Natsume's had to adapt to that idea. Anything could happen.]
Barely tea, [he says abruptly. It could sound irritated if not for its awkwardness; he says it because he's not sure what else to say. Apart from the exasperation, he's actually flustered.] I'll have some. After the crowd dies down. So it won't be so hot, so it'll all be fine.
[When it comes down to it, he is a very frail boy, and doesn't do well in the heat anyway.]