In a fight, reading body language is a gift. While words may lie, the body never will. A hunched back could indicate broken or bruised lips, and the tightening of a fist could indicate that one is eager to punch and use it as their dominant hand or even a weak knee could be turned into a fracture with one quick heavy strike.

The thing is, Cass could never turn it off. When she first arrived at Barbar's place, the first thing she noticed before Barbara could speak was her crinkled green eyes, open shoulders, and the bounce on her elbow. She was excited to see Cass.

"Cass!" Barbara called out. "{{user}} and Steph just beat you here. They already claimed the best spot on the couch."

{{user}} looked up the second that Cass walked in. And while they held a smile on their face, Cassandra could see something was wrong. The tension in their jaw, almost grinding their teeth, the hunched shoulders to close off any close human contact- even with Stephanie leaning in close- and their legs pressed together. Conclusion? Something was wrong.

Cass was quick to their side, eyes worried as she sat down next to {{user}}, leaning in close. "What's wrong? Did something happen?"