strangexloves:

Devina jumped a bit when the boy hiccuped and couldn't help but laugh some more. "I think you need some water and a bit of help getting rid of your hiccups. I could do that ya' know. Get rid of them." 

     _{“That might – hch! – be a good idea.”}

  _{[ His exasperation is more plausible in his tone than in his expression – rarely anything ever is, anyway. It’s the only reason why he’s been able to pull off lying in the past. ]}