[Near would probably need to clarify his tone even if he weren't texting. In fact, they've had that discussion. But he won't point out the latter publicly.]
If you insist. Yes, I am doing that thing.
[He could have refused to clarify, if he'd wanted. And he may not have bothered if he didn't think it important in order to maintain their new understanding. But that Mello needs to be told whether he's teasing or not indicates that, at least for now, it is.]
permatext
If you insist. Yes, I am doing that thing.
[He could have refused to clarify, if he'd wanted. And he may not have bothered if he didn't think it important in order to maintain their new understanding. But that Mello needs to be told whether he's teasing or not indicates that, at least for now, it is.]