[ the blood is gone - he doesn't see the overlap, doesn't smell the iron tang, doesn't taste it in his mouth any longer. it's small comforts, to chang geng, when he can still feel his pulse thrumming. he has a responsibility, to keep himself under control.
he will not let himself succumb to a darker part of himself, especially not after hearing marie's confession today.
we aren't alone in this.
as he moves to dry his hands, there's a moment of reflection. but... ]
... Miss Su. [ a beat, a moment of hesitation that is not totally characteristic of the kind of person he is, and then he continues. ] You have your acupuncture needles with you, correct? Could I ask a favor of you?
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he will not let himself succumb to a darker part of himself, especially not after hearing marie's confession today.
we aren't alone in this.
as he moves to dry his hands, there's a moment of reflection. but... ]
... Miss Su. [ a beat, a moment of hesitation that is not totally characteristic of the kind of person he is, and then he continues. ] You have your acupuncture needles with you, correct? Could I ask a favor of you?