[ That surprises him a little — evident in the way his eyes widen a fraction. He's usually the one protecting other people, not the other way around. It's cute though, really cute. He smirks, eyes bright with mischief, and he leans in a little closer. ]
Are you trying to say you're actually a big tough guy underneath it all? My hero.
[ Mark is a sweet guy, gives very talk things out energy rather than using his fists energy. That he thinks so is pretty obvious in the amused tone his expression and voice take on; he doesn't doubt that Mark Would actually make an effort to protect him from those things. It's just also really cute how serious he seems about it. ]
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Are you trying to say you're actually a big tough guy underneath it all? My hero.
[ Mark is a sweet guy, gives very talk things out energy rather than using his fists energy. That he thinks so is pretty obvious in the amused tone his expression and voice take on; he doesn't doubt that Mark Would actually make an effort to protect him from those things. It's just also really cute how serious he seems about it. ]