[h2]Luke Schwarz -- VGNB Dorm[/h2]

[b]"D-Does it really?"[/b] he played along, still in the same tone while shooting a glance over to Beryl, practically begging for a way out. This conversation was going south, fast, and his diplomacy skills weren't proving up to snuff. A combination that held frightening implications, especially with the track Gratia's mind was going down.

Did she know about his semblance? If so, she may get a funny idea or two...

[b]"But you have to remember, Miss Mindaro,"[/b] he countered, arms unfolding and hands waving in that palms-out gesture that was universal for "no" or some other negative response. [b]"Pain isn't an emotion, it's the body's way of telling the brain it's damaged! I can be happy as a clam on the best day of my life and still stub my toe, after all!"[/b]

It remained upright, stock still and standing tall.