[. . . it helps ease some of Akira's fight-for-what's-right instinct to realize that Julius's scolding came from a place of worry and concern, and not a judgment on the morality of his actions]
[just some of it, because a part of Akira is bewildered that someone he doesn't know-- one of Astoria's or not-- is admitting to worrying about him so readily and easily. and that part is plain on his features, in the way his brows raise and he blinks wide-eyed at Julius in clear bemusement. huh]
[and then he shakes his head, leaning back to kick at the ground with one foot]
It isn't every day I draw the worry of a stranger.
[he's far, far too used to being ignored, or even openly disparaged]
no subject
[just some of it, because a part of Akira is bewildered that someone he doesn't know-- one of Astoria's or not-- is admitting to worrying about him so readily and easily. and that part is plain on his features, in the way his brows raise and he blinks wide-eyed at Julius in clear bemusement. huh]
[and then he shakes his head, leaning back to kick at the ground with one foot]
It isn't every day I draw the worry of a stranger.
[he's far, far too used to being ignored, or even openly disparaged]
Don't waste your concern on me. I'll be okay.