[Both, really-- he learned the habit from his mother when he was young. He stays seated on the couch while Akira claims the forgotten container and dumps it in the compost, smudging his hands over his eyes until they itch less.]
[Truthfully, he's not sure why he's less spiteful at Akira, now. It's possibly in some small part because of his near-breakdown, or of his own current one, or the fact that they're both in a state of disrepair that really only the other fully understands. He doesn't want to be understood, not really, but... Coming from someone like Akira, who is possibly just as fucked up as he is, it's less of a blow to his pride.]
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[Truthfully, he's not sure why he's less spiteful at Akira, now. It's possibly in some small part because of his near-breakdown, or of his own current one, or the fact that they're both in a state of disrepair that really only the other fully understands. He doesn't want to be understood, not really, but... Coming from someone like Akira, who is possibly just as fucked up as he is, it's less of a blow to his pride.]
Sorry, I meant to put it up.