[They're capable of making progress and exchanging significant looks simultaneously. The brunt of their concern, devoted to the climb as it is, does not wholly steal away the urge to - ensure that what they're seeing has any bearing, whatsoever. It is real. They know it is.]
[They cannot wait any longer. They have been forced to cultivate their patience, to an extent, but only for so long.]
[Eventually, their sprite chimes quietly, projecting text mid-climb:]
you like me?
[It lacks eloquence or specificity. It lacks...most things. Like clarity.]
no subject
[They cannot wait any longer. They have been forced to cultivate their patience, to an extent, but only for so long.]
[Eventually, their sprite chimes quietly, projecting text mid-climb:]
you
like me?
[It lacks eloquence or specificity. It lacks...most things. Like clarity.]