Immediately, Aris' expression softens, the anxiety giving way to emotions that better suit him. Eager hope and warm affection. Undisguised happiness with only the smallest hint of caution. As predicted, his heart feels like its well on its way to beating out of his chest. He turns more toward her, just as she had toward him, his knees clumsily but gently bumping hers. "...Yeah?"
RESCUED: Viola & Aris