[ he committed no crimes that would justify either the branding on his arm or the imprisonment that he now faced.
nonetheless, vincent came to the gallows without resistance or protest, aware that many of the other restless have been caught and arrested as well. he would be able to do more once inside than he would on the outside. his compliance was rewarded with less brutality than those who'd fought back.
besides, his shadow reminds him that he did shed blood last month, did he not? he spilt unnecessary blood when he could have very much used his own.
it had a good laugh when it noticed who he was confined with — the very one whose palm he'd cut. ]
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nonetheless, vincent came to the gallows without resistance or protest, aware that many of the other restless have been caught and arrested as well. he would be able to do more once inside than he would on the outside. his compliance was rewarded with less brutality than those who'd fought back.
besides, his shadow reminds him that he did shed blood last month, did he not? he spilt unnecessary blood when he could have very much used his own.
it had a good laugh when it noticed who he was confined with — the very one whose palm he'd cut. ]
How are you feeling? [ he ignores the question. ]