[Ngh... why can't you just listen, he wants to ask, but--that's unfair, he knows. It's asking for a lot of trust with zero explanation. Even though he's still mostly used to people who will take a dismissal for what it is, it isn't like he doesn't understand this situation.
His grip tightens on the sword; he's going to leave fingerprints on its sheath, at this rate. Elliot is going to be so angry with him.
Not on purpose, is the answer to her question--but saying that feels so ridiculously cheap, and he doesn't want to burden anyone else with the full explanation of his concerns, especially when it might not make a difference. Besides, what does intent matter, when the outcome could be death?] I don't know. But I'd rather not take the risk.
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His grip tightens on the sword; he's going to leave fingerprints on its sheath, at this rate. Elliot is going to be so angry with him.
Not on purpose, is the answer to her question--but saying that feels so ridiculously cheap, and he doesn't want to burden anyone else with the full explanation of his concerns, especially when it might not make a difference. Besides, what does intent matter, when the outcome could be death?] I don't know. But I'd rather not take the risk.