The words sting, but they could be a great deal more cutting than they are. Adeline's expression is exhausted and thoroughly unimpressed. "―or shall I prod at your broken ribs? Shall I press my thumbs against the bandage wrapped around your skull, ser? Your constitution is not only upset, but fractured."
She straightens her backbone, sighing― reclaiming herself from her momentary frustration. The gaze she gives him is more even, but lacks the prior warmth. She's not going to allow him to consider himself indestructible; it could kill him, at this rate.
"You are a man of keen intelligence, Linden." Ada continues, keeping his gaze. Her words don't cut, but they're much more forward than she might usually be― putting honesty ahead of offense in a rare shift of priority. "―but you are foolish if you intend to deny your vulnerability so."
She gestures, but it's not without limit― stopping short in her movement.
"I will not stop you, but be aware that neither of you are in any condition to care for one another. I expect you to keep that in mind."
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The words sting, but they could be a great deal more cutting than they are. Adeline's expression is exhausted and thoroughly unimpressed. "―or shall I prod at your broken ribs? Shall I press my thumbs against the bandage wrapped around your skull, ser? Your constitution is not only upset, but fractured."
She straightens her backbone, sighing― reclaiming herself from her momentary frustration. The gaze she gives him is more even, but lacks the prior warmth. She's not going to allow him to consider himself indestructible; it could kill him, at this rate.
"You are a man of keen intelligence, Linden." Ada continues, keeping his gaze. Her words don't cut, but they're much more forward than she might usually be― putting honesty ahead of offense in a rare shift of priority. "―but you are foolish if you intend to deny your vulnerability so."
She gestures, but it's not without limit― stopping short in her movement.
"I will not stop you, but be aware that neither of you are in any condition to care for one another. I expect you to keep that in mind."