( lesser mortals would have fled from that glare by this point, but the unchanged expression on his face more than explained how much he was willing to engage. as far as asuka's concerned, he didn't even notice her company.
but of course he did. he noticed everything. if he didn't for some reason or another, you'd be right as rain in saying he was either blind, deaf, or dead, or some casual combination of the three. and as much as kaji appreciated -- no, lived off -- a good challenge, now was neither the time or place for moth-eaten grievances.
he could hope that this time around, asuka would respect that demand.
no subject
but of course he did. he noticed everything. if he didn't for some reason or another, you'd be right as rain in saying he was either blind, deaf, or dead, or some casual combination of the three. and as much as kaji appreciated -- no, lived off -- a good challenge, now was neither the time or place for moth-eaten grievances.
he could hope that this time around, asuka would respect that demand.
but he knows she wouldn't. so he prepares. )