( on the contrary, it looks like they're very much doing this. it takes both of hands to stop the swinging of the mallet so he's forced to take the punch, stumbling backwards when it connects. but it's only a minor setback before he's putting himself in frank's face again. )

Yes, we are. What are you doing? This isn't necessary, this isn't what needs to be done. You're letting your attention be diverted by — base desires.

( or maybe it's what makes matt do the things he does. it's a buzzing under the skin that can't be ignored and a pricking at the back of your neck that reminds you of what you have to do.

and matt understands that but he's not going to let it happen like this. )

That what you're going to do here? Just leave a trail of blood and bodies until you've got the entire population of Cadens at your door? I'm sure that would go well for you.

( he swipes at his nose, scrunching his face to make sure he hadn't broken anything. )

Can't go one day without a target on your back?