@LOVEWSTLND and, the moment it hits, he is dramatically dropping to his knees, clenching his side.
softly, in mock pain.γ this is quite the betrayal, marlais. γ
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the tilt of a head is the only evidence that he is listening ββ gideon was known back home for being considerate, for wanting to understand how people felt, how they thought. he supposed no one thought that now, seeing as they were β
malachi thought that, by now, heβd become a pro at hiding the deep rooted feelings of hopelessness and despair residing within hazel colored irises behind books and time spent hunched over trusted microscope.
the scientist knew he didnβt have time to dwell on the past and the +
β likely all dead.
a sigh is the result, shoulders lifted into a partial shrug.
γ if you don't want to talk about what's bothering you, we can talk about anything, really. β then there is a brief pause, head turning fully β