[ his intrusive thoughts flare again. no one else in the parking lot, and they're outside the scope of the few security cameras that dot the ceiling. he could literally commit a crime and get away with it………? ]

You say that like you didn't just sabotage me. [ why does he have to defend himself. this is stupid. ] Who lured the first rat in to begin with? You practically left it an open invitation with all your crumbs.

[ okay well elysium gave him snacks to begin with but details!!!! who told him to be a mess!!!!!!!! (there may not even be a mess.)

to keep from physically shoving thorns, he folds his arms across his chest instead—totally natural, not at all defensive. he huffs. ]

Besides, what would you even know about dates, huh?