I'm not the one who'd have to look at it, at least.
[ is a half-hearted attempt to match abel's light tone. but it is an attempt, and there's even a short-lived smile as he takes in that (frankly?? rude??) impression. not like mat hasn't teased him worse, or even under very different circumstances — rand might've provided the brave face, but mat was usually able to bring some levity to anything they were dealing with. it's not a skill rand ever picked up, but it is one he appreciates.
especially because abel has to be worried, too. they all are. the regent changed the game...or, maybe more accurately, they just shattered the illusion of peace. this is an outright attack, and nothing can ever be the same after this. but they do still have a little peace left before it's spent, and he does know that, so he adds with a sideways glance, ]
And your impressions are terrible.
[ did he gesture while saying that? maybe. you don't know his liFE. ]
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[ is a half-hearted attempt to match abel's light tone. but it is an attempt, and there's even a short-lived smile as he takes in that (frankly?? rude??) impression. not like mat hasn't teased him worse, or even under very different circumstances — rand might've provided the brave face, but mat was usually able to bring some levity to anything they were dealing with. it's not a skill rand ever picked up, but it is one he appreciates.
especially because abel has to be worried, too. they all are. the regent changed the game...or, maybe more accurately, they just shattered the illusion of peace. this is an outright attack, and nothing can ever be the same after this. but they do still have a little peace left before it's spent, and he does know that, so he adds with a sideways glance, ]
And your impressions are terrible.
[ did he gesture while saying that? maybe. you don't know his liFE. ]