[She does catch him at just that moment and because of his surprise and crumbling strength there is a moment where there are cracks in the mask. Enough so the wounded look in his eyes is more than evident.
In truth, in has very little to do with all of this. But that nature...it is a glimpse of what he could become and what he would loathe to be.
He swallows visibly, audibly, and then nods faintly.]
You may be right. [It's a very soft admission.] Thank you, Ms Lilith. Good evening.
no subject
( she aims to catch him just before he closes the feed, though she hasn't entirely thought out what she plans to say first )
Whilst the city may affect us, bring out natures that we may not enjoy-- not all will think so unfavourably about it. About you.
( this time it isn't about the sex, the fact that she'd enjoyed that but rather it hadn't changed how she'd regard him. well, not negatively anyway )
Perhaps you underestimate them.
no subject
In truth, in has very little to do with all of this. But that nature...it is a glimpse of what he could become and what he would loathe to be.
He swallows visibly, audibly, and then nods faintly.]
You may be right. [It's a very soft admission.] Thank you, Ms Lilith. Good evening.
[With that, he does close the feed.]