Mao notices a frown like that--years of studying anime and games and storylines give him the edge of being a sucker for details, even in 3-D land. He's too serious for Mao's usual imagery. It's time to cut the shit.
Mao stares hard at him, his face more serious than normal. "Then don't fight period. This place doesn't play by your rules, or mine." He walked closer to the kid. "Look beyond the surface. They're not just fighting your battles. They're saving your ass from the elements. Try and punch out these guys on your own power if you want, but that will only send you to the hospital that much faster. Don't just go barreling in like some idiot hero!"
Noticing a change in his owner's demeanor, Sneasel stops his self-training and heads closer to Mao. The demon(?) clenches his fists. "If you're not going to let your partner fight, the least you can do is respect his wishes. Right?!" Being "tough hero" was actually kinda scary.
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Mao stares hard at him, his face more serious than normal. "Then don't fight period. This place doesn't play by your rules, or mine." He walked closer to the kid. "Look beyond the surface. They're not just fighting your battles. They're saving your ass from the elements. Try and punch out these guys on your own power if you want, but that will only send you to the hospital that much faster. Don't just go barreling in like some idiot hero!"
Noticing a change in his owner's demeanor, Sneasel stops his self-training and heads closer to Mao. The demon(?) clenches his fists. "If you're not going to let your partner fight, the least you can do is respect his wishes. Right?!" Being "tough hero" was actually kinda scary.