[Xiaolang's arms remain steady around Sakura as she begins to readjust herself, although he can't help but sigh in resignation at her reply. Honestly, this girl sometimes.]
It's fine, but be more careful, okay? It's dark down here, and you could get seriously hurt if you're not paying enough atten...
[... Speaking of attention, guess who's finally paying enough of it to realize they're super close and like-- one step away from a proper hug??]
--ERK?!
[Like a gunshot, Xiaolang pushes away from her at lightning speed (hopefully she's gained enough footing not to fall over again??), his face red enough to rival a ripe tomato, and his heart practically stopping in his chest. Oh my god, oh my god, OH MY GOD-- he was just trying to steady her, he didn't mean to get that CLOSE--
In his haste to get away, however, his feet scramble for purchase against the ground and he fumbles backwards straight into something hard and metal, his head hitting against it with a loud CLANG.
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It's fine, but be more careful, okay? It's dark down here, and you could get seriously hurt if you're not paying enough atten...
[... Speaking of attention, guess who's finally paying enough of it to realize they're super close and like-- one step away from a proper hug??]
--ERK?!
[Like a gunshot, Xiaolang pushes away from her at lightning speed (hopefully she's gained enough footing not to fall over again??), his face red enough to rival a ripe tomato, and his heart practically stopping in his chest. Oh my god, oh my god, OH MY GOD-- he was just trying to steady her, he didn't mean to get that CLOSE--
In his haste to get away, however, his feet scramble for purchase against the ground and he fumbles backwards straight into something hard and metal, his head hitting against it with a loud CLANG.
... so who was he telling to be careful, again?]