Only when it's for the benefit of others. [koby says it primly, both arms folded over his clipboard, looking very pleased with himself. a year ago, maybe, he would've been all a-scramble to take back anything even mildly disrespectful, but -- well. that's growth.

and harry doesn't seem genuinely annoyed -- there's a warmth in his face, in his dark eyes, that is impossible to mistake. koby generally tries to refrain from using his abilities too blatantly with those he's just met, but there's a slight unseen nudge, like a hand on a shoulder or arm, just to begin to learn the shape of this new arrival, the hue of his consciousness.]

You're in good company. My crew often says the same. [albeit less politely -- it's more often nami physically pushing him out of the library and towards bed, or someone else scooping and carrying him there.] Though I think sometimes people assume I'm -- not as capable of withstanding things. It's an understandable assumption. [koby's slight, small, wide-eyed and pink-haired and overall speaking of vulnerability.] But I'm really much stronger than I look.