[Indignity still flares in his chest. Shutenβs sudden change of heart regarding his, whatβ? His worth? His power? Well, it does very little to abate it.
His sarcasmβs just as present, though, as cutting as before.]
Oh, lucky me.
[But his mind works; he thinks of what it means to have the attention of someone troublesome, someone whoβs been testing their powers against those unknowing in the castle. At least he would have the advantage of suspecting that kind of behavior from her; at least he has some means of defense against it.]
How about we strike up an agreement? If youβre so interested.
no subject
His sarcasmβs just as present, though, as cutting as before.]
Oh, lucky me.
[But his mind works; he thinks of what it means to have the attention of someone troublesome, someone whoβs been testing their powers against those unknowing in the castle. At least he would have the advantage of suspecting that kind of behavior from her; at least he has some means of defense against it.]
How about we strike up an agreement? If youβre so interested.