[ Ben can tell, of course, that he's being handled delicately. That Allison wouldn't take this level of care or need this level of patience, for somebody normal. He's a grown-ass adult, he shouldn't need help with this, much less help that comes with all these reassurances.
But... he does need it. He needs it badly, and it's clear how much her promises reassure him. Ben thinks half a minute and then nods slowly. He's game. ]
I mean, you're right. I guess the best way to know what I want is... test some stuff out.
[ And he will try to quash whatever part of his brain insists that doing so is pretentious, is silly, is not allowed. It'll be easier doing that if Allison is there to distract him. Maybe even easier with more people? Ben has a vague idea, makes a mental note to text Cho, later... ]
Thanks, sis. Seriously.
[ Not just for the offer of a makeover, but for the way she'd put it, for her kindness, for being here with him. Ben follows suit with Allison, washing off his mask, and... damn, she'd been right. He really does feel better, now. Though whether that's the oatmeal goop or his sister, who's to say? Probably both. ]
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But... he does need it. He needs it badly, and it's clear how much her promises reassure him. Ben thinks half a minute and then nods slowly. He's game. ]
I mean, you're right. I guess the best way to know what I want is... test some stuff out.
[ And he will try to quash whatever part of his brain insists that doing so is pretentious, is silly, is not allowed. It'll be easier doing that if Allison is there to distract him. Maybe even easier with more people? Ben has a vague idea, makes a mental note to text Cho, later... ]
Thanks, sis. Seriously.
[ Not just for the offer of a makeover, but for the way she'd put it, for her kindness, for being here with him. Ben follows suit with Allison, washing off his mask, and... damn, she'd been right. He really does feel better, now. Though whether that's the oatmeal goop or his sister, who's to say? Probably both. ]