I'm not sure that's it. But it feels like lack of trust, and that does... hurt.
( because what use is this if he can't be trusted to be silent company when it's wanted? he knows why and when he fills silences. just as he knows how not to.
does it matter? it's... who is it about? he's not sure. lan zhan? but he's given him time. he's tried patience. he's not allowed support.
and he's helpless, useless, before that. )
Perform the rites. You know who you're indulging the longer you hold off.
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I'm not sure that's it. But it feels like lack of trust, and that does... hurt.
( because what use is this if he can't be trusted to be silent company when it's wanted? he knows why and when he fills silences. just as he knows how not to.
does it matter? it's... who is it about? he's not sure. lan zhan? but he's given him time. he's tried patience. he's not allowed support.
and he's helpless, useless, before that. )
Perform the rites. You know who you're indulging the longer you hold off.
( c... lunk. setting down and walking away. )