i'm stuck here in a cycle and i am getting older but i am not growing up. my heart is getting soft dark spots on it like a fruit that has gone bad or is soft because too many hands have squeezed it.
“ my loyalty only stems so far . ”
a half——truth . yes ˎ it does ˎ but only when he knows someones undeserving of such . was the other ?
“ forget it and what ? thats it ? ”
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“ i don't see how my business affairs concern you . ”
his tone forms a scoff ˎ almost unbelieving now —— he takes a step back too ˎ as if to distance further both physical and mental .
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with a scoff, he can hardly control the vehement distaste within his gaze. though, the pale—haired did have a point. he shouldn't be surprised. he's almost angry with himself for thinking otherwise.
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the music chimes a beautiful melody ˎ providing guidance in his steps toward . a palm offered ˎ a greeting smile —— head tilts .
“ well .. what does it look like ? it's a delighful night for a dance ˎ is it not ? ”
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sylus was not particularly fond of events such as these ˎ as he too found it a bore —— amidst people under their own selfish agendas . through the crowd ˎ potentially looking for a seat himself ˎ he sees a familiar face .