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Caius then releases his brother’s shoulder.
Caius (relenting): C’mon.
Linus, surprised, turns to face Caius. Clutching the snack bag tightly for support, he waits for his demise. As Caius speaks calmly and matter-of-factly, Linus looks like a scolded puppy, his confidence shrinking under his brother’s steady gaze.
Caius: Running away is evidence that you have something to be ashamed of. If that’s not the case, then just be confident.
Linus, finally starting to cool down from the earlier tension, musters a playful retort, poking at Caius’ boundaries.
Linus: Oh…? You’re much calmer than I thought.
Caius narrows his eyes, briefly losing composure as he takes the bait.
Caius: How many years do you think I’ve been your brother?
Caius then releases his brother’s shoulder.
Caius (relenting): C’mon.
Linus, surprised, turns to face Caius. Clutching the snack bag tightly for support, he waits for his demise. As Caius speaks calmly and matter-of-factly, Linus looks like a scolded puppy, his confidence shrinking under his brother’s steady gaze.
Caius: Running away is evidence that you have something to be ashamed of. If that’s not the case, then just be confident.
Linus, finally starting to cool down from the earlier tension, musters a playful retort, poking at Caius’ boundaries.
Linus: Oh…? You’re much calmer than I thought.
Caius narrows his eyes, briefly losing composure as he takes the bait.
Caius: How many years do you think I’ve been your brother?
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