[ and here... aspen makes a point. but this place dredges up memories like no other, sipping on sweet drinks given to him by his uncle, his eyes still swollen with grief, promises that it will soothe his hurt — only for it to render him a plaything for his uncle's use under the guise of comfort. the poison dulled the senses, made everything feel softly faraway. a feeling he can't contend even now, appealing in part if only to put a stop to the ceaseless tensions of his mind, but fear is a strong deterrent. the loss of control is more terrifying than any blade, any threat of death.
but he lifts his eyes to the festivities once more and sees only innocuous behavior. affection. languor. some people have even fallen asleep in the grass, likely much needed. this isn't the viper's pit in arles. and he is hungry. ]
Your time ingesting poison doesn't seem to deter your habits now.
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[ and here... aspen makes a point. but this place dredges up memories like no other, sipping on sweet drinks given to him by his uncle, his eyes still swollen with grief, promises that it will soothe his hurt — only for it to render him a plaything for his uncle's use under the guise of comfort. the poison dulled the senses, made everything feel softly faraway. a feeling he can't contend even now, appealing in part if only to put a stop to the ceaseless tensions of his mind, but fear is a strong deterrent. the loss of control is more terrifying than any blade, any threat of death.
but he lifts his eyes to the festivities once more and sees only innocuous behavior. affection. languor. some people have even fallen asleep in the grass, likely much needed. this isn't the viper's pit in arles. and he is hungry. ]
Your time ingesting poison doesn't seem to deter your habits now.