[ dextera has given up so many times. perhaps two days ago, he would have simply said yes and collapsed into the arms of the kenoma. today, he knows he has a responsibility to those remaining to ensure a choice is not made for them.
he has no weapons, but he has the power he once thought of as unwelcome if it comes to that. even a world away, he can feel god in his blood. ]
…
[ his answer is obvious in the way his expression changes into one of resigned determination. he shakes his head.
he won’t hurt eustace more than he has to, but he doubts either of them will be able to escape unscathed. ]
he can. he will
he has no weapons, but he has the power he once thought of as unwelcome if it comes to that. even a world away, he can feel god in his blood. ]
…
[ his answer is obvious in the way his expression changes into one of resigned determination. he shakes his head.
he won’t hurt eustace more than he has to, but he doubts either of them will be able to escape unscathed. ]