[ it's hard to help the little surge of pride - kids will be kids, after all, and genis feels inferior often enough that it feels great to excel at something he knows he's already competent with. but when he looks to her, grinning, for approval, he can't help but notice the strain on her face. because he knows that look. ]
Um. Can I help?
[ he kind of feels a little sheepish asking, just because this woman - elf? - not? - feels so large and capable that he feels a little silly even bothering to ask at all, but if he can help in any way, even just a little.. well, it's worth asking, right? maybe? gosh, he's gonna sound like a big idiot. ]
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Um. Can I help?
[ he kind of feels a little sheepish asking, just because this woman - elf? - not? - feels so large and capable that he feels a little silly even bothering to ask at all, but if he can help in any way, even just a little.. well, it's worth asking, right? maybe? gosh, he's gonna sound like a big idiot. ]