( he's not blind to the fact that the undercurrent of what he says and the subtext of what he doesn't is lost on her. he looks down, but not away, his fingers tightening over hers. whether she's wont to admit it or not; to realize it or ignore it; or perhaps because the strength of her fondness is not that same, or doesn't mean as much — for now, it's best to leave it at that. smarter, for there are more important things to consider and very little room for affections not even he feels prepared to define, even in his own heart.
still, there's a piercing, unreserved calculation in his eyes when they return to hers.
because he knows: this stay is a "for now."
not because he particularly relishes the thought of coming to terms, but because it is an inevitable consequence of feeling.
just as all their plans and intentions are to overthrow the king of hell. ) Good. ( speaking of: ) Now if you have any suggestions for our next move... ( he prompts the question on a lilt, his tone light, because obviously none of them are playing at advantage after the last one. )
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still, there's a piercing, unreserved calculation in his eyes when they return to hers.
because he knows: this stay is a "for now."
not because he particularly relishes the thought of coming to terms, but because it is an inevitable consequence of feeling.
just as all their plans and intentions are to overthrow the king of hell. ) Good. ( speaking of: ) Now if you have any suggestions for our next move... ( he prompts the question on a lilt, his tone light, because obviously none of them are playing at advantage after the last one. )