he's largely perfected the ability to not react to provocation, but there's something in the off-handed casualness of the remark that stings. like he was just another man. another otkazat'sya nobody.
then, drawing a hand across his jaw, as if he's only just now realizing how utterly unkempt he's become. the moment stretches a hair too long, then he nods: ) I'll be sure to make good use of it.
( to alina: ) Shall we depart? Or would you like to — ( a flick of his fingers toward the rest of the room. an invitation to linger a little longer if she's inclined. )
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he's largely perfected the ability to not react to provocation, but there's something in the off-handed casualness of the remark that stings. like he was just another man. another otkazat'sya nobody.
then, drawing a hand across his jaw, as if he's only just now realizing how utterly unkempt he's become. the moment stretches a hair too long, then he nods: ) I'll be sure to make good use of it.
( to alina: ) Shall we depart? Or would you like to — ( a flick of his fingers toward the rest of the room. an invitation to linger a little longer if she's inclined. )