And we still wouldn't be old enough to drink, technically. [ A passing tch because these are some first world time nonsense problems.

Truth be told he's much more used to using the butterflies like this, their other uses were very much ad libbed but the miasma did help with inspiration in a way. ]

I didn't want to hurt her feelings. [ He smiles minutely, going along with the flow and his trademark sarcasm. Momentarily after his lips curve more, something like a sheen of light added to the mix. ]

Ha, that's not really a compliment with how dysfunctional they are. But it does mean that I've found something you'll accept, so I don't mind.