( he grits his teeth slightly. there's no way for him to know if your nervous behavior means that you're lying to him or stressed out because of whatever mess you might have involved yourself in this time. you have a habit of getting yourself in too deep without even realizing how dangerous something might turn out and that makes it very hard for him to trust you.
but you're also his friend and he knows that you're a little more careful—and a little more capable—than you used to be. )
Can you handle it?
( if you need help this is your chance to admit it. his tone might make it clear that he doesn't like your sudden decision to go solo but he doesn't want to piss you off so much that you'll hesitate to call him if things get out of hand either. )
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but you're also his friend and he knows that you're a little more careful—and a little more capable—than you used to be. )
Can you handle it?
( if you need help this is your chance to admit it. his tone might make it clear that he doesn't like your sudden decision to go solo but he doesn't want to piss you off so much that you'll hesitate to call him if things get out of hand either. )