You don't have to read anything. Or, well, you don't need to. But it helps!
[ does flat notice that he's being scrutinized? from the way that he responds, it doesn't seem to register. he does smile when noel talks about himself, seeming somewhat relieved. ]
That's great! You're like the brawn to someone else's brains. What weapon do you use? A sword? A lance? A gun?
[You know, a more thoughtful person might look at that phrase --the brawn to someone else's brains-- and think...are you calling me stupid? Fortunately, and maybe a bit ironically, Noel isn't using enough critical thinking skills to make that connection.
Besides. It's not like it's untrue. Except that the brains of his partnership... well. She's long gone.]
Swords. I'm starting to think that's pretty common around here.
sorry for the delay!
[ does flat notice that he's being scrutinized? from the way that he responds, it doesn't seem to register. he does smile when noel talks about himself, seeming somewhat relieved. ]
That's great! You're like the brawn to someone else's brains. What weapon do you use? A sword? A lance? A gun?
no worries!!
Besides. It's not like it's untrue. Except that the brains of his partnership... well. She's long gone.]
Swords. I'm starting to think that's pretty common around here.