[He doesn't expect to die, but he does half-expect it to hurt.
And then a moment passes and nothing changes, and he drops back onto his hands as Clarence pushes him back.
Elliott throws his head back and laughs, something giddy and slightly hysterical that goes on just a little too long. He breathes and shakes his head, flashing his friend a tired grin. That was probably the stupidest thing he's ever done, but it worked]
There, see? I'm okay. You won't hurt anyone you don't want to.
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And then a moment passes and nothing changes, and he drops back onto his hands as Clarence pushes him back.
Elliott throws his head back and laughs, something giddy and slightly hysterical that goes on just a little too long. He breathes and shakes his head, flashing his friend a tired grin. That was probably the stupidest thing he's ever done, but it worked]
There, see? I'm okay. You won't hurt anyone you don't want to.