@RulerCRK@CroiDirectorTBD [He turns to the director, unable to say anything to her before he disappears into the pocket, only able to cast her a final glance—terrified, pained, desperate.
The tear in time swallows him hole without another moment.]
@RulerCRK@CroiDirectorTBD [ It’s no use fighting back. It was over the moment he decided to visit the director. He at least wanted to give the timecraft back…he at least wanted to…to—]
@RulerCRK@CroiDirectorTBD [ His brows furrow in confusion, before his expression shifts to shock, panic—and finally. Understanding. Horrible, horrible understanding.
He stumbles back, hitting the door with his back, gaze flicking between the director and Ruler.]
No—No, you wouldn’t—
@CroiDirectorTBD@RulerCRK […Even if they’re never to meet again. Even if he’ll be alone again. At the very least she’ll be alive and safe. More than he could’ve hoped for. More than he could’ve ever dreamed of.
He bites his tongue, and doesn’t say another word, closing his eyes again. ]
@RulerCRK@CroiDirectorTBD […What? ]
[ No—she can’t be speaking seriously. He didn’t even do anything this time! ]
…
[ He still releases the door handle, clutching the key close as his hand returns to hold the plant, a grounding gesture. ]
Fine. What is the conclusion that you reached?
@RulerCRK@CroiDirectorTBD [He takes a deep breath, hand closing around the key in his pocket. Gathering his courage, he meets her gaze.]
No. I will not entertain whatever it is you’re trying to do.
[He moves further from her, closer to the door, maneuvering to unlock it, gaze fixed on the ruler.]
@RulerCRK@CroiDirectorTBD I…don’t want to know.
[ He replied quietly, eyeing the lock in the door and reaching into his pocket to look for the key to the office as discreetly as he could. It’s alright. Timekeeper said the director was in no danger around the Ruler. She wouldn’t hurt her.]