[ It was meant to placate than to alert, the intensity of that strike luring him away from the peril of inattention, eyes nearly drawn to the floor in an idle trance, clustered and entangled by the occasional intrusive thought. Akira withdrew from his spot against the wall, approaching with purpose, but halting with reluctance to resume the sequence of steps that would inevitably deposit him at Rin's side - because his once dignified stature seemed deceptively smaller with every intake of breath. A hypothesis, irresponsibly safe: perhaps he was just exhausted from overexerted effort, forgotten consequences of prolonged endurance pushed to its limitations. But, Akira couldn't believe that - although it would be easier to dismiss than to wonder. The noise emitted a moment ago - sounded like pained desperation ]
Might have to take it easy for a bit.
[ A suggestion, soft and focused than receding into uneasiness. It felt oddly intrusive to remain at a somewhat close proximity to Rin, so he relocated towards the mouth of the exit, head peeking out in an unintentional search for something until - ]
There's a water fountain nearby. [ In case he was thirsty. ]
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[ It was meant to placate than to alert, the intensity of that strike luring him away from the peril of inattention, eyes nearly drawn to the floor in an idle trance, clustered and entangled by the occasional intrusive thought. Akira withdrew from his spot against the wall, approaching with purpose, but halting with reluctance to resume the sequence of steps that would inevitably deposit him at Rin's side - because his once dignified stature seemed deceptively smaller with every intake of breath. A hypothesis, irresponsibly safe: perhaps he was just exhausted from overexerted effort, forgotten consequences of prolonged endurance pushed to its limitations. But, Akira couldn't believe that - although it would be easier to dismiss than to wonder. The noise emitted a moment ago - sounded like pained desperation ]
Might have to take it easy for a bit.
[ A suggestion, soft and focused than receding into uneasiness. It felt oddly intrusive to remain at a somewhat close proximity to Rin, so he relocated towards the mouth of the exit, head peeking out in an unintentional search for something until - ]
There's a water fountain nearby. [ In case he was thirsty. ]