[The playful answer is accompanied by a slightly stronger smile briefly. Benjiro would not mind demonstrating his current level of skill for his close friend.
The smile falls entirely when he sees that flicker cross Walter's face. Slowly, he eases his arm from around his knee to sit himself up straighter, bringing him closer to Walter, and also turns part of the way towards him. Hand lifted, he lays it against Walter's shoulder in silent support with concern apparent in his expression.]
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[The playful answer is accompanied by a slightly stronger smile briefly. Benjiro would not mind demonstrating his current level of skill for his close friend.
The smile falls entirely when he sees that flicker cross Walter's face. Slowly, he eases his arm from around his knee to sit himself up straighter, bringing him closer to Walter, and also turns part of the way towards him. Hand lifted, he lays it against Walter's shoulder in silent support with concern apparent in his expression.]