❛it’s just a cake really. i think they just take tea that’s been brewed in milk and add whatever to it to make it well.. a cake. it’s good, you might like it.❜ rolling a shoulder and with a quick movement he felt a pop as he began to rub along the back of his neck. fingers kneading into taut flesh, those fools (though hardly any real challenge) still irritated him enough to cause his muscles to knot.
stealing a glance from the corner of his eye he noticed the gesture. one usually did that to keep stress at bay. was his query unwelcome? ❛sorry i hope i’m not prying.❜ tone gruff, he loathed apologizing but he did when he deemed necessary. perhaps her time back in russia was difficult; wouldn’t it be? the woman was a trained assassin, her skill level incredible especially for her age, that must have taken a toll on whatever normal childhood she could have hoped for.
❛engaging huh? yeah the city is strange at times, got a lotta dirtbags like i said. lotta unexplained bullshit too but i couldn’t imagine livin’ anywhere else. besides what town would accept me?❜ another quick look towards her, humorous.
though the cigarette wasn’t quite finished he snuffed the tip with two fingers and placed the discarded object into a small envelope, slipping it into his pocket. upon arrival he opened the door, allowing her to enter first. greeted with an incredible cocktail of pleasant aroma; vanilla, sugar, chocolate. all equally mouthwatering. sat in a booth off in the corner they were left to decide what to order.
the strongman was choosing between one of everything or TWO of everything. ❛you and tom gettin’ along. he likes you, said you’re a good worker. and i agree.❜ it was less of a compliment and more something spoken as matter-of-fact. middle finger pushes up the glasses he wore even inside as they slipped down the bridge of his nose.
&& with all the knowledge she’s able to ABSORB, one would think the name of the DELICACY would ring a bell—- which, in hindsight, she blames the overall LACK OF TIME on her hands back then for it now just introduced to her. ( even with precision to bring LETHAL CLANS to their knees without haste, it remained TIME CONSUMING. if not for the large numbers they come in, then for the strategic planning. )
nonetheless, even with the vague explanation, it sounded PALATABLE.
( not that great details were necessary to make anything sweet flavored sound appealing to her. )
COGNIZANCE DAWNS on the deemed ‘monster’ quicker then she thought, for offered apology comes with genuineintent ; something that eases the previous panicked wave that crashed against laodicean-self. whatever it is, she’s clandestinely grateful for the switch in topic.
‘ not prying, merely curious. no blame is placed on you, so do not fret. ‘
unexplained was putting it MILDLY — the response nearly drawing out a snort from the impassive partner.unexplained to her, was perhaps a mishap in an ambush, a plan to take down henchmen SPIRALING out of her control —- that was something that bared no explanation && could be brushed off without losing a wink of sleep.
but a headless rider, a possessed sword woman ( or thats what it seemed like to her. did they even have official terms for things like that ? ) was a little more then unexplained.
‘ incorrect term, ‘unexplained’ is putting it lightly. unexplained phenomenons are not all negative but, for the most part, unsettling. left with very little comprehension. desire to achieve EXCESSIVE information enabled. ‘
button nose gives a subtle crinkle —- a first genuine shift of expressed emotion since their little quarrel. the statement comes off modest, but leaves a SOUR IMPACT in the atmosphere, leaving the woman INCONGRUOUS.
‘ statement unclear. i do not understand. you’re human, therefore why would they not accept you ? ‘
then again, any attempt at humor, playfully taunting or extremely simple, always went over her head —- tragic. a soft ‘thank you’ slips from the executioner once door opens, allowing first entrance to experience the on pour of saccharine aromas that BLISSFULLY assault her senses. eagerly picking the strawberry shortcake from the offered choices once seated, brows quirk faintly, the positive flowed criteria FOREIGN, ALIEN-LIKE to her.
‘ tom is overall very amicable, therefore ’getting along’ proves to be of no difficulty. it’s … surprising. not used to such rapid credence, but i thank you both for having such stable judgement of me. the feeling remains mutual. ‘
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