[Shit. Yusuke's jaw tightens as he watches Steve scramble off-screen. The sound she makes is loud and sudden, and it startles him a little, but more than that, it ignites a spark of protective anger in his chest, which ultimately is what keeps him from flinching reflexively when she yelps. It's difficult for him to swallow down the sharp words that begin gathering at the tip of his tongue the second he sees how frightened Steve is, but he manages, somehow. He told himself he wouldn't start anything with Blake if it meant keeping Steve safe, and by God, he's sticking to his guns, no matter how pissed off he is that Blake is giving her reason to feel scared.

His expression is steady as he waits for Blake's response. He doesn't even blink. Again, he's prepared to be on the receiving end of some choice words, but when all Blake has to say is "finish the story"...

Well, it probably goes without saying that Yusuke is caught a little off-guard.

And you can see it on his face, too, just for a second. Then his expression closes up again, and after a moment, he tells Blake:]

I will.

But first, I need you to sit down, 'cause you look weird as hell from this angle. And call Steve back over here. I'm not finishing the story without her.

[Yusuke's voice is casual, but firm. It's clear he isn't going to budge on this. Once a stubborn asshole, always a stubborn asshole.]