The "captain's" behavior was a clear case of self-deception.
His bloodshot eyes and suppressed anxiety couldn't fool anyone. Even though he had already turned his head, his rapid breathing was still obvious.
The slightly hunched "captain" looked like some kind of bloodthirsty beast. Coarse gasps emanated from him, the air seeming to catch in his throat, creating a choked, gurgling sound.
"Captain, are you all right?" Zhou Dynasty decided to add more fuel to the fire.
The trembling figure turned around again. His shoulders heaved slightly, his mouth now unable to close, and thick drool trickled from the corner of his lips.
The "captain" realized he had lost his composure. He hurriedly wiped away the drool with the back of his trembling hand, then pressed hard on his own jaw.
With a CLICK, the gasping mouth finally snapped shut.
He said nothing, merely shaking his head at Zhou Dynasty with his mouth clamped shut.
