[he was debating if he had the energy to play up arguing against the term "nanny" but then all that's happening and--it's not a rejection so much as an almost reflexive, kneejerk kind of balk. a bit of resistance while trying to understand what the fuck was that and remembering the whole emotion-sharing that one game... before he's reminding himself what's going on, why he's doing this. it's not like he was really that certain it was a good idea, but he's tired and it's not like his soul's in that great of condition thanks to the snake and the taboos, so...

there's a slight give, an easing of tension.

he allows for it.]