[ His mouth works, soundlessly. He doesn't know what to say to that. It has left him completely wordless. He feels a surge of guilt for maneuvering Cassel into this situation, and a hint of satisfaction, because isn't this what he wants? But, no, he can certainly keep himself safe. No one has ever had to before.
He sinks back down onto the bed. And, for a second, he swears he can hear the voice. Kill him. He'll make you weak. He'll make you soft, and then he'll kill you. Kill him.
[spam]
He sinks back down onto the bed. And, for a second, he swears he can hear the voice. Kill him. He'll make you weak. He'll make you soft, and then he'll kill you. Kill him.
Kill him.
He breathes an unsteady breath. ]
...that was duralumin.
You've seen them all now.
[ Get out. ]