Desperation

Maverick quickly grabbed Julius's hand, inspecting it with sharp eyes despite Julius's casual dismissal. "It's okay, no harm done," Julius said, a light smile on his lips. "The glove just tore."

But Maverick wasn't satisfied with a glance. He held Julius's hand firmly, turning it over to check thoroughly. True enough, the glove was just torn, and no blood or injury was visible beneath. Relieved but still irritated, Maverick let out a soft sigh, his brow furrowing. 

"Don't act on your own like that next time," he scolded softly, the tension still lingering in his voice.

Julius forced a sheepish smile and averted his eyes, knowing full well that Maverick's concern went deeper than just annoyance. "I'll try to behave," he muttered, though his tone suggested otherwise.