[not clever enough, Hinata thinks; then again, he also thinks (and says),]
Too clever.
[with the clause,]
Sometimes.
[and a blank, zoned out stare at the computer in front of him. apparently, as compared to Guy's enduring neutrality, Hinata had two settings: high and low. but then, that wasn't so surprising. perhaps --- and it was in his mind, somewhere in the back, subconscious but there - he wanted to know Guy's thoughts.]
no subject
[blunt.]
But he's clever.
[not clever enough, Hinata thinks; then again, he also thinks (and says),]
Too clever.
[with the clause,]
Sometimes.
[and a blank, zoned out stare at the computer in front of him. apparently, as compared to Guy's enduring neutrality, Hinata had two settings: high and low. but then, that wasn't so surprising. perhaps --- and it was in his mind, somewhere in the back, subconscious but there - he wanted to know Guy's thoughts.]