✧ | Vulnerability prompts an instance of regret as soon as Reflet recognises the warmth of Alex’s hand. Interruption is the least of his worries now, the vial being held in place as if unreachable. His own warmth visible on his cheeks, a reaction from a simple gesture. He’s not used to small touches such as these. Most people keep their distance as if he’s an unstained trophy to admire.
❝ … Sorry, I didn’t realise it was something important— I’ve been too preoccupied with so much… but you have my attention now. ❞
He means it, although doesn’t quite show it. He’s cautiously watching the hand on top of his, half-tempted to move away and drink the vial without a second thought. Instead, he merely tightens the hold in case there’s an attempt at stealing.
❝ I don’t understand why you’re complaining, ❞ he says in a nonchalant voice, while his eyes are still focusing on any further movement. Warmth is becoming uncomfortable, the closeness unbearable. To know someone so touchy, Reflet is rarely prepared for the mercenary’s unexpected and careless approaches. ❝ If you’re causing trouble, then you have to face the consequences… right ? ❞
Witnessing the shade take over, layered over that fair skin, would normally give Alex pause. There’s more pressing matters at hands, however, so he cannot admire it longer than plain acknowledgment. Alex’s grip grows feeble, giving Reflet some space to breathe. The least he can do, although his brows furrowed.
More space between them as Alex quits his stance, shoulders slumped from leaning over. Rolling them once, twice, mulling over the next words. Catching Relfet’s hand protecting the vial. Maybe he’ll enact retribution later on; replace the vial with some horrid liquid. No, no, that’d stain their limited stock of parchment.
Nevertheless. Dismissal of his complaint might change his mind. His features tensed up again. Something didn’t add up, besides Reflet claiming (or feigning ?) being so nonchalant about his own opinion. All he could offer’s a glare.
‘ Would it kill you to think beyond yourself, even if it’s just now ? ’
“ … then how come you don’t punish your stalker as much as you do to me ? Can you at least try to be consistent ? ”
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