[ he watches, again. studies, again. analyzes, again. the description is an immediate match to the name in his mind, and he finds it unnecessary the continuation. they are truths that kaveh knows, truths kaveh watched happen, but truths he does not want to be reminded of. it is wood thrown into his fire, igniting it, making it stronger. it rekindles the flame in his eyes, again. ]
... Elham. [ he complies, then, and there's a small ball of fear deep in his stomach. what if, by giving a name to a face, he's going to indirectly be the cause of her distress? what if, indirectly, her prince brings her hurt?
alhaitham hadn't choked him when he had the chance. hadn't killed him yet. he could, if he wishes, kill those around him, again. the knot in his throat is not an easy one to swallow. ] Why do you ask?
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Date: 2023-04-09 09:41 pm (UTC)... Elham. [ he complies, then, and there's a small ball of fear deep in his stomach. what if, by giving a name to a face, he's going to indirectly be the cause of her distress? what if, indirectly, her prince brings her hurt?
alhaitham hadn't choked him when he had the chance. hadn't killed him yet. he could, if he wishes, kill those around him, again. the knot in his throat is not an easy one to swallow. ] Why do you ask?