( there are a lot of things he could have ended up with on his shirt that are much, much worse than narcissistic tendencies, and he really should be grateful for that — but he isn't, thank you so very much, and it stands to reason that he very well could refuse to cooperate just on principle, but.

that's absolutely for later so he can end up in that get-along shirt with cain.

he listens to the other's explanation closely, folding his arms over his chest and ducking his head just a bit, indicating that he's giving her the whole of his attention. ) I think it's just a general rule that parents don't like the decisions you make. ( he'd been something of a problem child when he was younger. he knows all about this. ) Especially if it goes against what they had planned for you.

( that's just something he's seen in his periphery growing up. winona had always been pretty understanding about anything he wanted to do.

within reason, but that's neither here nor there, now is it? )