[ it happens in a flash: barry's expression shifts, mouth dropping open, a gasp beginning to form its sound … but then he stops. shaking his head, barry raises his hands. ] I can't do this. [ he looks to the ground, turns half away from her, then back to her. all within a manner of seconds, barry's gone through the surprise, hurt, distrust, anger, and grieving all over social media. ]

You are so lucky we're best friends because I — [ raising his hand, he gestures between the two of them, almost too quick for his hand to be properly seen. ] — cannot be seen with someone who purposefully disrespects not only one epic anime, but two. [ hand pressing against his chest, he takes a few steps forward with long strides towards where she hides. ] In two. Ow, it hurts.