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    ❝  …. S-Shut up. ‘M not– jealous. ❞

█▐ ❆ ࿐ᐤ  ATTEMPTING TO UPHOLD his composure, Gray summoned the innermost facade of nonchalance to prevent any indicators of his embarrassment. Fending off the CRIMSON decorating to enhance the complexion of his visage, the Ice-Mage released some impudent exhales and irritated huffs from his own foolishness.

      Having spent an abundance of times battling alongside Juvia, Gray hadn’t yet discerned the similarities between their newly developed stances. They were SECOND-NATURE to him now, almost like a second skin that would stretch over his stark physique. They’d ameliorated one and other; such was the symbiotic relationship they shared – ones that he ought to clarify expeditiously yet such was not a thing of ease to speak of ( && he delayed, he delayed ). 

      Nevertheless, it was fairly customary for two personages to INFLUENCE each other and develop similarities; for Gray & Juvia to adapt unconscious habits during their time together. Though… he wasn’t entirely confident if the stripping helps her  W I N  fights. Rather, it was an unfortunate side effect of them living under the same roof.

                    Unfortunate, because she did it out in public.

      And recalling the countless times he was addressed as an ❛ E X H I B I T I O N I S T ❜ were somewhat daunting in hindsight. He wouldn’t EVER want Juvia to be labeled as such by others. 

      Not in his presence.

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