[Between the brim of his baseball cap and the protection of his welding goggles, Callaghan won't be able to see the way Tadashi's eyebrows furrow, but the professor's seen this particular expression from his student often enough to recognize it on the rest of his face. That careful concentration Tadashi always used when working on anything in the lab, be it be simple coding or machining vital components for that overgrown marshmallow of his.
And just like Callaghan knows Tadashi's working habits, Tadashi knows his professor well enough to know that those cautionary words aren't a slight on his ability. They're just a reminder, and one the younger man can't say he minds having at the moment, especially considering recent revelations.
Following directions is easy. Simple prompts are a comfort.]
Almost done...
[He keeps the weld going at a safe, but steady pace, and it's not long before Tadashi pulls back, carefully turning the torch off before he flips up the shields on his goggles to inspect the work.]
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And just like Callaghan knows Tadashi's working habits, Tadashi knows his professor well enough to know that those cautionary words aren't a slight on his ability. They're just a reminder, and one the younger man can't say he minds having at the moment, especially considering recent revelations.
Following directions is easy. Simple prompts are a comfort.]
Almost done...
[He keeps the weld going at a safe, but steady pace, and it's not long before Tadashi pulls back, carefully turning the torch off before he flips up the shields on his goggles to inspect the work.]
... I think we're good.