[ There's a part of him that recognizes he's treading on uncertain ground, here, though he's not sure why. Maybe the weird hitch in her breath? The evenness to her cadence? The skepticism on her face? Regardless, whatever it was he noticed is definitely tossing up a few signs that read "Caution" with blinking yellow lights. ]
I'm not gonna fall asleep.
[ says this asshole, who, ten seconds ago, was visibly two steps shy of doing just that, though he'd never willingly admit it. He's never fallen asleep with his eyes open, but he was pretty close, just then.
And how creepy and hilarious would that have been? The thought nearly strikes him as funny, but he keeps it to himself.
He scrubs at his face with both hands, trying to chase away any lingering drowsiness. He forces a certain level of brightness back into his voice. ]
Besides, you'd be bored up here, all on your own. I'm providing a vital service.
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I'm not gonna fall asleep.
[ says this asshole, who, ten seconds ago, was visibly two steps shy of doing just that, though he'd never willingly admit it. He's never fallen asleep with his eyes open, but he was pretty close, just then.
And how creepy and hilarious would that have been? The thought nearly strikes him as funny, but he keeps it to himself.
He scrubs at his face with both hands, trying to chase away any lingering drowsiness. He forces a certain level of brightness back into his voice. ]
Besides, you'd be bored up here, all on your own. I'm providing a vital service.