[ She makes it sound so simple: he won't lie, because she trusts him not to. She hates these inconveniences, because she can't fight them. Some people think these things are tautologies, but there's a value and power in words. Say them enough times and they become true.
Or so he's heard.
He swipes his long bangs out of his face for a fleeting moment, revealing metal and scars that he's long since stopped caring about in reference to Oona. ]
Yeah. I 'saw' one. [ An offhanded agreement, which is as honest as he can make himself under the circumstances. ] It's what this place does, isn't it. Prey on your vulnerabilities.
[ He uses that word, and then twists his expression lightly, as if he regrets it— he's said too much. ]
no subject
Or so he's heard.
He swipes his long bangs out of his face for a fleeting moment, revealing metal and scars that he's long since stopped caring about in reference to Oona. ]
Yeah. I 'saw' one. [ An offhanded agreement, which is as honest as he can make himself under the circumstances. ] It's what this place does, isn't it. Prey on your vulnerabilities.
[ He uses that word, and then twists his expression lightly, as if he regrets it— he's said too much. ]