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Words earn a scoff before eyes narrowed in a show of defiance. Their thoughts, though unknown to one another, could be something they shared. An annoyance found in each. Yet, what truly strikes him is the manner in which the woman chose to continue; even more so was his own reaction. A twinge in his lips, pulling into a scowl and resisting the urge to pull back. There’s a heat that plays beneath his skin, sitting at the face’s center and wishing to do that which was offered – to rip and tear. But not to heal, no, but a clear show of irritation. “A condition that has already been well buried over the years, and a pain that is – and shall always be – my own. Should you so much as attempt an action upon your words it will be your own arm in need of mending.”
“I’ve no need of your unwarranted attention.”
❝ No need? ❞ Backing down was not an action the Berserker was familiar with. ❝ You are mistaken. Just now you admitted it yourself — you have a condition. ❞ Nightingale’s determination does not falter in the slightest at the stranger’s threats, no, instead her face softens momentarily as once again she speaks. For one to acknowledge they have a problem, that is the first step to recovery in her eyes.
❝ Your name. I require your name. It shall make holding your information about your health easier. ❞ In truth, Nightingale could just drag him away to the hospital for examination but in the spirit of festivity she extends what she believes to be a courtesy to him. However, a certain thought about his behavior does cross her mind, one that she openly asks about. ❝ ...Unless, you do not wish to be healed? How stubborn, there is no good to be had to force yourself to stay in pain. ❞













