[Luke almost has to huff out a small laugh at that; at least there's that semblance of familiarity he's used to, welcoming the insult easily. though, it is a compliment followed by said insult, which is still weighs a little in his mind among other things. he can feel himself start to calm down now that he can put as much distance away from himself and Asch, though their clasped hands stop him from moving too far.
he glances down at them, silent, before speaking again]
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he glances down at them, silent, before speaking again]
You... Would have shoved me away at this point.