[ Ru just quirks a brow at that, expression on the verge of laughter, and it occurs to him that it's been a long time since he's been in a proper fight without the veneer of Fortress. Hard to keep from admitting he doesn't enjoy the thrill at least partially when he isn't ready to hide his emotions. That's not how his compartmentalization works.
Even so, he shifts his position to something ready to move forward and nods to himself, to Rodney. ]
You want to play decoy? Or maybe wait and see if it's actually aggressive first?
[ Much as he'd love some exercise, the way of the world (and the uncertainties from such a foreign one he's now in) has him hesitating to assume the situation. He's watching as their interloper seems more distressed by the presence of people out here than outright angry. That doesn't mean it won't lash out sooner rather than later, though... ]
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Even so, he shifts his position to something ready to move forward and nods to himself, to Rodney. ]
You want to play decoy? Or maybe wait and see if it's actually aggressive first?
[ Much as he'd love some exercise, the way of the world (and the uncertainties from such a foreign one he's now in) has him hesitating to assume the situation. He's watching as their interloper seems more distressed by the presence of people out here than outright angry. That doesn't mean it won't lash out sooner rather than later, though... ]