Both of them are a puzzle that he isn't sure how to solve, and it's frustrating. He's used to being reacting with fear, with hatred, with prejudice. Not with questions and cautious understanding. It itches under his skin in ways that he's too afraid to examine closely, making him want to leave just so they'll both stop looking at him.
He glances down at the table when Ruby asks if there was another way, because-- yes, there could have been. He could have run, he could have incapacitated Martin, he has more than enough training that he didn't have to go that far. He doesn't say as much out loud, but the set of his shoulders probably answers the questions well enough. He didn't have to, but nor does he feel guilty for having done so. Not this time.
His eyes snap back up again when Ange speaks, brow furrowed.]
No.
[Damn it.]
You don't go near him, either of you, you understand me? He's dangerous. I told you this so you knew, so you were prepared, so you could avoid him. Not go walking into the trap and spring it.
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Both of them are a puzzle that he isn't sure how to solve, and it's frustrating. He's used to being reacting with fear, with hatred, with prejudice. Not with questions and cautious understanding. It itches under his skin in ways that he's too afraid to examine closely, making him want to leave just so they'll both stop looking at him.
He glances down at the table when Ruby asks if there was another way, because-- yes, there could have been. He could have run, he could have incapacitated Martin, he has more than enough training that he didn't have to go that far. He doesn't say as much out loud, but the set of his shoulders probably answers the questions well enough. He didn't have to, but nor does he feel guilty for having done so. Not this time.
His eyes snap back up again when Ange speaks, brow furrowed.]
No.
[Damn it.]
You don't go near him, either of you, you understand me? He's dangerous. I told you this so you knew, so you were prepared, so you could avoid him. Not go walking into the trap and spring it.