It's...fortunate that this isn't a new occurrence, that Manabu was able to jerk backward at the first sign of an incoming fist -- even if that sign was some random guy coming up to hug him or something. Either way, it gave him a chance to bring up an arm to catch the brunt of the blow.
Even after Jacob's recoiled, Manabu holds pose for a beat so he can swallow the bubble of anger that naturally comes up. That, too, isn't a new occurrence. Scout is unfazed, and once he's certain his boss is fine, resumes sniffing at Jacob.
"Okay," Manabu breathes out, his arm slowly lowering. "So...you knew my powers and...still did that? Did someone tell you different, or what?" He makes a face. "I bet it was Archie, trying to mess with me for giving him a hard time..."
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It's...fortunate that this isn't a new occurrence, that Manabu was able to jerk backward at the first sign of an incoming fist -- even if that sign was some random guy coming up to hug him or something. Either way, it gave him a chance to bring up an arm to catch the brunt of the blow.
Even after Jacob's recoiled, Manabu holds pose for a beat so he can swallow the bubble of anger that naturally comes up. That, too, isn't a new occurrence. Scout is unfazed, and once he's certain his boss is fine, resumes sniffing at Jacob.
"Okay," Manabu breathes out, his arm slowly lowering. "So...you knew my powers and...still did that? Did someone tell you different, or what?" He makes a face. "I bet it was Archie, trying to mess with me for giving him a hard time..."