["Don't get rigid" elicits an internal "oops" and an apologetic smile. Bigby's smile right after, however, wipes out the "oops" and most of the apology in favor of a lifting. His brow lifts out of a faint ducking, his smile flits a little wider, riding a boost of... definite encouragement!
And self-consciousness. One of the teachers is also a wolf. What on earth were the odds of this, this early on and he's run into a senior on multiple counts, one who seems nice even if he doesn't like him just yet; he cannot blow this!
And taking cues would probably be a good start on not-blowing-it! That first part wasn't a reprimand, it was also encouragement, but he'll still take it - loosen up. Okay. Try to act natural...
Snaps right back to tense; wide blink. Quick scan around with half a mind to check for any passing looks.]
I -- ohh, geez, do I really look that suspicious?
[There's a kind of uneven airiness to his tone as if he was fifty-fifty on whether or not to take that as a joke and to joke right back and whether he was approached in the first place because he was acting suspicious, if he was; his look however is mostly that of someone who wants to be sure!]
Ahh glad you approve my choice and thanks! ♥ I hope you find 'im worth playing Bigby off if I do!
And self-consciousness. One of the teachers is also a wolf. What on earth were the odds of this, this early on and he's run into a senior on multiple counts, one who seems nice even if he doesn't like him just yet; he cannot blow this!
And taking cues would probably be a good start on not-blowing-it! That first part wasn't a reprimand, it was also encouragement, but he'll still take it - loosen up. Okay. Try to act natural...
Snaps right back to tense; wide blink. Quick scan around with half a mind to check for any passing looks.]
I -- ohh, geez, do I really look that suspicious?
[There's a kind of uneven airiness to his tone as if he was fifty-fifty on whether or not to take that as a joke and to joke right back and whether he was approached in the first place because he was acting suspicious, if he was; his look however is mostly that of someone who wants to be sure!]