Except the books aren't at the front step if he goes to check. Gil still has them. And will be waiting at school. Because he's a shit and he doesn't like being denied very much.
He doesn't want to be seen with Cyrus, that's for sure. But he needs his books back and he doesn't want to be thought of as a coward, either. So before class he comes in, marches right up to Cyrus' desk and takes a stern pose, arms crossed and a serious frown on his face.]
[It's a hushed, but insistent whisper. This is a bad situation all around, but he was really hoping that would work. But now he has to respond to the conversation other people are hearing, since stares are beginning to happen.]
And what would you say that would make them accept your word over mine? Think about it - instead of getting me in trouble, it could start a family feud! Do you think you could navigate such a predicament, Tokiomi?
[Ah yes, the attention is welcome, and he waves to his classmates to indicate this is clearly nothing to be terribly concerned over.]
[Well. This is true. That's something he most definitely should not cause. Putting up with Cyrus is not what he wants, but how else is he supposed to get out of it? Sometimes the politics he knowingly clings to are terribly inconvenient.
For now he doesn't know what else to do, so he just hugs his books to his chest and attempts to disengage and go back to his own seat.]
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UGHHHH just walks away faster]
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SLAMS DOOR]
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[Nope, he doesn't miss a beat]
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Leave them there and go home.
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[And that is exactly what he's stalling for. Stuffy high class people are awfully predictable]
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[HUFF he's just going to walk away and let him stand there!!]
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[...oh... you left. s i g h . time to try and be heard - just gonna raise his voice a bit]
How rude, leaving a guest standing outside with your books!
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Except the books aren't at the front step if he goes to check. Gil still has them. And will be waiting at school. Because he's a shit and he doesn't like being denied very much.
You're welcome.]
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He doesn't want to be seen with Cyrus, that's for sure. But he needs his books back and he doesn't want to be thought of as a coward, either. So before class he comes in, marches right up to Cyrus' desk and takes a stern pose, arms crossed and a serious frown on his face.]
Give them back.
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[He tugs his bag into his lap and takes out the books one by one, setting them on his desk]
That's why I didn't like the idea of just leaving them outside. Something could have happened.
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So he goes to pick his books up, and while he's leaned over he speaks at a level only they can hear.]
If you don't leave me alone, I'll make sure it's clear to everyone that your brother isn't the only degenerate in your family.
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[He smiles, then leans back and feigns surprise and raises his voice.]
You really shouldn't bring up my brother, anyways! It's disheartening to remember what happened to him!
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[It's a hushed, but insistent whisper. This is a bad situation all around, but he was really hoping that would work. But now he has to respond to the conversation other people are hearing, since stares are beginning to happen.]
Please excuse me. I was misinformed.
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[Ah yes, the attention is welcome, and he waves to his classmates to indicate this is clearly nothing to be terribly concerned over.]
The apology, however, is accepted.
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For now he doesn't know what else to do, so he just hugs his books to his chest and attempts to disengage and go back to his own seat.]
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