[and beyond is just overwrought enough to offer another small piece of truth to cassel, not so much intended in the sense of sharing, but meant as a push to drive the boy away. he turns to cassel, unblinking eyes fringed with damp lashes.]
I set myself on fire.
[his expression is mostly impassive, but there's something of a dare there, too - how well do you like me now?]
action.
[and beyond is just overwrought enough to offer another small piece of truth to cassel, not so much intended in the sense of sharing, but meant as a push to drive the boy away. he turns to cassel, unblinking eyes fringed with damp lashes.]
I set myself on fire.
[his expression is mostly impassive, but there's something of a dare there, too - how well do you like me now?]