school: otome

[shaft]

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[shaft]

[ He looks a little sheepish. ]

I... guess. After five years of war, I'm not sure I remember how to switch off.

[momming]

I can offer another back rub, but I might have to start charging.

[ She's kidding. ]

[shaft]

I think I'm all right.

[ He hums. ]

Besides, it's hard to take that advice from a doctor that never steps off the clock.

[momming]

[ ... this mock-indignation might work better if he couldn't sense her amusement. And a little bit of embarrassment for the call-out. ]

I'm off the clock right now, you know!

[shaft]

So you're concern about my relaxation is off the clock behaviour?

[momming]

... [ She flicks his forehead. ]

You're teasing me a little too much.

[shaft]

[ He is duly reprimanded, but the vibes are still fond. ]

I want you to relax as much as you want me to. You've more than earned it.

[momming]

Yes, well, I'll...

[ She sighs, a bit wearily. ]

I'll do my best.