annitor:

a blink, towards their physical response, but staying silent as the only answer he gives on his own to their reaction is a glance whilst the option of leaving is already at the top of his list. yet ——

                     ’ i’m not —— calm down. ’ not the best he can say right now, but it’s better than nothing. words are followed by a gesture towards what they held; ’ were you meaning to ask for help with that? ‘

    she briefly gazes at the object, as she had almost forgotten about it, up until now. attention was turned back to him in a timid manner; ‛ uh-huh. . . ’      a slow nod is accompanied by her response. ‛ i was. .   but!! I can c-carry it myself! ’

   and at the moment, natsumes words were a small lie. with her arms and legs still being exhausted, it was somewhat impossible to do anything. a bow is made to show gratitude and to apologize for previously mistaken him for someone else.