[ Affogato listens silently, turning his eyes away to stare in a different spot so Mizuki can't see the way his face twists to that. It's not too unreadable. Distrust. Distress. Thoughtfulness.
He doesn't like how close Mizuki is getting to, maybe, understanding why Affogato's done the things he's done.
Cool motive, still attempted Regicide. Still banished. ]
So you may say...
[ His voice is low and that's all he will answer on that, composing himself before turning back to Mizuki, an eyebrow arching. Maybe he'll try and scare this one away, before he can dig in. So he opens up. Truly. ]
A stranger? I would betray them. [ No fucking hesitation. ] They command no loyalty from me, and I give none in return. I do not know them, I cannot trust them. Perhaps this would lead us both to ten years, but I will not place my life on the line for someone I do not know. I put myself first.
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He doesn't like how close Mizuki is getting to, maybe, understanding why Affogato's done the things he's done.
Cool motive, still attempted Regicide. Still banished. ]
So you may say...
[ His voice is low and that's all he will answer on that, composing himself before turning back to Mizuki, an eyebrow arching. Maybe he'll try and scare this one away, before he can dig in. So he opens up. Truly. ]
A stranger? I would betray them. [ No fucking hesitation. ] They command no loyalty from me, and I give none in return. I do not know them, I cannot trust them. Perhaps this would lead us both to ten years, but I will not place my life on the line for someone I do not know. I put myself first.