[That's an anxiety response. Erhard doesn't like that he's unsettled the young man, but maybe it will break him out of his shell of frosty anger. Still, he doesn't want to push too hard, too far, and leave them both out in rough and unfamiliar territory.]
Okay, Koide. I didn't mean to upset you. If you want me to leave, I will. But thank you for pointing me toward the books I wanted.
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Okay, Koide. I didn't mean to upset you. If you want me to leave, I will. But thank you for pointing me toward the books I wanted.
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[ Back to that normal tone of his (and address) he can't stay here right now. Maybe they can continue this conversation later.
Goodbyes aren't his thing, so he's going to walk out without another word. ]