[ Krouse says, petulantly, but lets her take over applying pressure. He takes a deep breath in and out through his nose, and when he's confident he can look at her without too much tension around his eyes, he lifts his head. ]
Maybe you forgot, New York, but this? [ He jerks his chin at his arm. ] Stings a little.
[ But it was his idea, and he's giving the wrong impression. ]
Can't fault the technique, though. [ He wiggles his fingers, mouth tilting up in a lesser wince. ] Thanks.
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[ Krouse says, petulantly, but lets her take over applying pressure. He takes a deep breath in and out through his nose, and when he's confident he can look at her without too much tension around his eyes, he lifts his head. ]
Maybe you forgot, New York, but this? [ He jerks his chin at his arm. ] Stings a little.
[ But it was his idea, and he's giving the wrong impression. ]
Can't fault the technique, though. [ He wiggles his fingers, mouth tilting up in a lesser wince. ] Thanks.