11-24-2020, 11:33 AM
There is an uncertainty that flavors her words and expression. One heavily underlined by a thread of tempered curiosity. It draws him to her, that forbidden curiosity. Anyone sensible would feel the absolute wrongness of the rift in the sky and immediately leave. But she stayed, reluctantly drawn to such a foreboding anomaly.
He recognizes it because he feels it too (though he had long ago shed whatever inhibitions he’d had holding his own curiosity at bay).
During the brief silence left by her hesitation, Ten uses the opportunity to steal quietly alongside her as he considers the tear, lips still half-quirked. “It’s probably a terrible idea,” he replies matter-of-factly, gentled by a faint laugh. He would not mince words. Would not downplay the danger.
He wanted her to be fully aware of the danger in the unknown. Wanted her to understand, because he had made a decision. Because he had seen something of himself in her, and he had begun to wonder what might flourish inside her if allowed.
Her next question brings a rueful smile to his lips. “Trial and error, I imagine.” His voice is frank, but the smile remains on his lips as he shifts his gaze to her once more. “How would you like to come with me and find out?”
He recognizes it because he feels it too (though he had long ago shed whatever inhibitions he’d had holding his own curiosity at bay).
During the brief silence left by her hesitation, Ten uses the opportunity to steal quietly alongside her as he considers the tear, lips still half-quirked. “It’s probably a terrible idea,” he replies matter-of-factly, gentled by a faint laugh. He would not mince words. Would not downplay the danger.
He wanted her to be fully aware of the danger in the unknown. Wanted her to understand, because he had made a decision. Because he had seen something of himself in her, and he had begun to wonder what might flourish inside her if allowed.
Her next question brings a rueful smile to his lips. “Trial and error, I imagine.” His voice is frank, but the smile remains on his lips as he shifts his gaze to her once more. “How would you like to come with me and find out?”
TEN
@[Shipka]