Now fully aware of what Phaedra can do, or most of it at least, Sam had been expecting to feel her mind probing his, but is stuck in a catch-22. Attempting to defend his mind from intrusion would prevent her discovering specifics, but reveal he's more than he seems. On the other hand, not doing anything carried some risk.
But things might go in his favour unintentionally when he takes too long to decide- he feels a little nervous, but not in danger. And with a hint of excitement from being in her presence.
With a bit of luck, maybe it just seems like he's an awkward nerd who gets apprehensive around pretty girls.
He plucks out a book, being gentle with it as if it's a treasure in itself. "Uh, yeah! The oils in skin, they help protect it- not! That your skin looks oily."
Maybe forcing the nerd too much. Usually, he just tries to be boring.
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But things might go in his favour unintentionally when he takes too long to decide- he feels a little nervous, but not in danger. And with a hint of excitement from being in her presence.
With a bit of luck, maybe it just seems like he's an awkward nerd who gets apprehensive around pretty girls.
He plucks out a book, being gentle with it as if it's a treasure in itself. "Uh, yeah! The oils in skin, they help protect it- not! That your skin looks oily."
Maybe forcing the nerd too much. Usually, he just tries to be boring.