WORDS serve as little more than a distraction in a Stand battle. As Jotaro is unswayed by the explanation, Star Platinum remains firm in his aggressive stance, curl of his lip approaching a snarl. Deep down, passed his User direction, he does take a curiosity in the form this Stand takes! It happens often, yet one more secret gratefully kept by his silence.
A shift in Eurythmic’s crimson gaze shoots a fear to his core that’s she’s heard that. Her demeanor softens as she extends a hand in his moment of weakness.
❝ It’s a pleasure to meet you, Star Platinum. We’re excited to get to know both of you beyond the files. ❞
Yeah, like was said, this distracts Star Platinum terribly. He’s caught in this intimidating stance while the gears between his ears turn. That extended hand. It’s bringing back memories to a desert far from here.
“A firm grip is the key to a good handshake! Let’s practice with the left! Really challenge yourself!” Joseph had bellowed and the team watched in disbelief as Polnareff fell for it. He hand popped off and Polnareff had let out a scream like a wounded animal.
He unclenches a fist and takes the hands stiffly and they shake. That’s it. If Joseph’s rubric is to be believed, she’s got a good handshake! Confident. When they pull away from one another, most of the tension has left his stance. Rather than looming, he poises himself above Jotaro’s head in limbo. He doesn’t want to attack and refuses to withdraw. That sounds like exactly where they want him.
Damn. They’re good.
*:・ﾟ☆
Jotaro finds it hard to let his guard down so easily. Star Platinum shaking hands with the other Stand should have helped more, but he has to remind himself that his grandfather had to have thoroughly vetted this doctor. Hermit Purple would have shown him any hidden malice. Star Platinum would have attacked by now if he sensed any lurking danger. He must be safe, but he still hesitates before asking, “So… what now?”
Dr. Lennox smiles once more, looking relieved. “Now we keep going. I believe you were talking about how much your grandfather gets on your nerves? Or we can talk about something else if you’d like. We still have plenty of time before the session is over.”
Jotaro glances at Eurhythmics, his face pensive as the Stand gives him a soft smile. “Alright. Uh, I guess I could talk about my friends a little? Is it alright if I talk about positive things?”
