[Aha, he's always gotten the sense that she's operating at a slightly different level than those around her -- that is the consequence of a brilliant mind, after all, even if the real reasons are a bit different than anything Brenner could guess at right now. Her belated realization of his... shock is almost endearing, in its own unique way.
For now, he shakes off the thought, as well as the jittery fallout of an adrenaline rush, and nods at her as she offers a reassuring hand on his shoulder.]
It's fine. If nothing else, you always keep things interesting.
[The bubbles are arising all around them, though, and Brenner knows what that means. It is an obnoxious effect for how it compels him with no say in the matter.]
But yes, I'm ready. We charge forward.
[And you know what!! Maybe he gets to surprise her in turn with a little sudden action of his own. In a bid to shake off the forced impulse to kiss, as well as give as good as he's gotten, Brenner steps forward, tilts her chin gently up via the press of two fingers beneath, and leans in for the kiss without any due warning.
She'll appreciate the speed and efficacy, won't she.]
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For now, he shakes off the thought, as well as the jittery fallout of an adrenaline rush, and nods at her as she offers a reassuring hand on his shoulder.]
It's fine. If nothing else, you always keep things interesting.
[The bubbles are arising all around them, though, and Brenner knows what that means. It is an obnoxious effect for how it compels him with no say in the matter.]
But yes, I'm ready. We charge forward.
[And you know what!! Maybe he gets to surprise her in turn with a little sudden action of his own. In a bid to shake off the forced impulse to kiss, as well as give as good as he's gotten, Brenner steps forward, tilts her chin gently up via the press of two fingers beneath, and leans in for the kiss without any due warning.
She'll appreciate the speed and efficacy, won't she.]