cherrycreamfairy1997:

unspeakablyevil:

cherrycreamfairy1997:

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Alysa looked at Aku with a frown, “You know Aku…. I care about you….”

Already, Aku didn’t like the sound of this. Something about her expression and the way she spoke filled him with apprehension. 

“If you say the word ‘But’, I will sit on you.”

She couldn’t help but chuckle a little “No ya big goof, there’s no ‘But’, I really do care about you….” she said, “like….. I want to protect you…” 

“I need no protection! I am the Great and Mighty AKU. Nothing of this world can harm me!”

“Unless you really think you can protect me from Jack’s sword…”

Body Language

Stolen from @curioosity

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DEFENSIVENESS :
arms crossed on chest • crossing legs • fist-like gestures • pointing index finger • karate chops • the fig leaf position • feet apart stance •

REFLECTIVE :
hand – to – face gestures • head tilted • stroking chin • peering over glasses • taking glasses off — cleaning • putting earpiece of glasses in mouth • pipe smoker gestures • putting a hand to bridge of nose • pursed lips • far-off stare • furrowed brow line •

SUSPICION :
arms crossed • sideways glance • touching or rubbing nose • rubbing eyes • hands resting on weapon • narrowed eyes • downward brow line

OPENNESS   &   COOPERATION :
open hands • upper body in sprinters position • sitting on edge of chair • hand – to – face gestures • unbuttoned coat • tilted head • sitting up straight • hands folded in lap 

CONFIDENCE :
hands behind back • hands of lapels of coat • steepled hands • chin tilted upward • shoulders back • hand(s) on hip(s) •

INSECURITY   &   ANXIETY :
chewing pen or pencil • rubbing thumb over opposite thumb • biting fingernails • hands in pockets • elbow bent / closed gestures • clearing throat •  “ whew ” sound • picking or pinching flesh • fidgeting in chair • hand covering mouth whilst speaking • poor eye contact • tugging at pants whilst seated • jingling money in pockets • tugging at ear • perspiring hands • playing with hair • swaying • playing with pointer / marker • smacking lips • sighing • hand wringing • pulling hair • jiggling leg •

FRUSTRATION :
short breaths • “ tsk ” sound • tightly clenched hands • fist – like gestures • closing eyes • pointing index finger • rubbing hand through hair • rubbing back of neck • snarling  • grinding teeth • clenched jaw • finger drumming • rolling neck • “huffed” sigh • face in hands • running hand down face • pinching bridge of nose •

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