"Oh, is that all?" Liquid wondered, his interest piqued. Not that he truly cared what could upset a hedgehog, but he did indeed love to give advice. Lifting a hand, he gestured widely, not caring if Shadow wasn't looking. Acting didn't stop just because the audience was distracted, after all. Rising to his feet, he began to pace lightly along the edge of the springs, balance impeccable.
"You know, in the military, they teach us a lot of methods about self-control. Some are more useful than others, but one of the first things we learn is that most emotional outbreaks come from a lack of control over your own body, rather than control over the outside world. Try focusing on breathing from your stomach, rather than your chest. Slow, deep breaths. Don't think of anything else. And keep one hand on your stomach, pressing down slightly in time with it."
...no, Shadow. He never shuts up. Worst. Spy. Ever.
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"You know, in the military, they teach us a lot of methods about self-control. Some are more useful than others, but one of the first things we learn is that most emotional outbreaks come from a lack of control over your own body, rather than control over the outside world. Try focusing on breathing from your stomach, rather than your chest. Slow, deep breaths. Don't think of anything else. And keep one hand on your stomach, pressing down slightly in time with it."
...no, Shadow. He never shuts up. Worst. Spy. Ever.