[ The quick, sharp strike of scales against stone do nothing for Alain; the man does not twitch or show any sign of distress. Niall is something known, something accepted, something trusted in the dark of Alain's heart, and Alain would never look at him in fear.
Instead. Instead.
Another man would question why. Alain spares them both the unnecessary. ]
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Instead. Instead.
Another man would question why. Alain spares them both the unnecessary. ]
...In what way have you become attached to me?