[It's almost possible to see Benedict's beat-by-beat processing of this information as he watches Nicola silently, his brows drawn and his mouth set in a thin line. Family honor... the gesture would be enough? First blood? Disposable pride?The Crows.]
You could've said so, [he decides faintly, squaring his shoulders. If a Crow does arrive, he'll share responsibility for it.]
I don't suppose we can... [his mouth twitches reluctantly, and he's suddenly having trouble meeting the newcomer's eyes,] ...change our minds?
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Date: 2025-08-14 10:47 pm (UTC)[It's almost possible to see Benedict's beat-by-beat processing of this information as he watches Nicola silently, his brows drawn and his mouth set in a thin line. Family honor... the gesture would be enough? First blood? Disposable pride? The Crows.]
You could've said so, [he decides faintly, squaring his shoulders. If a Crow does arrive, he'll share responsibility for it.]
I don't suppose we can... [his mouth twitches reluctantly, and he's suddenly having trouble meeting the newcomer's eyes,] ...change our minds?