[Richie winds up dropping his hand and instead bites on his bottom lip in a failed attempt to mask his grinning. It lasts for all of a few seconds before he gives up the attempt entirely. Instead he wraps his arms around Eddie and squeezes tightly.
His laughter is a bit louder now--though he lacks any real awareness of what could be considered too loud. He's just happy right now, and Eddie's here, and nothing matters beyond that.]
You shoulda let me at 'em. I really woulda showed them two birds.
[He pulls back enough to look at Eddie as he says this, and takes a moment to tug on his cheek. He has to.]
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His laughter is a bit louder now--though he lacks any real awareness of what could be considered too loud. He's just happy right now, and Eddie's here, and nothing matters beyond that.]
You shoulda let me at 'em. I really woulda showed them two birds.
[He pulls back enough to look at Eddie as he says this, and takes a moment to tug on his cheek. He has to.]