I didn't cut myself on purpose, [ he reiterates with considerably less humor than before. A negative amount of humor.
Berserker breathes out a sigh. ]
... But I appreciate it.
[ He yanks his arm away from Trevor, if only to lessen any temptation on his part. The dragon could have been considerably crueler, if he'd chosen to act on his petty impulse. It is tied too tightly, but that's fine -- it helps to slow the bleeding. He can feel his arm throb with his pulse, which is not a great sign. It's fine, he tells himself again. ]
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Berserker breathes out a sigh. ]
... But I appreciate it.
[ He yanks his arm away from Trevor, if only to lessen any temptation on his part. The dragon could have been considerably crueler, if he'd chosen to act on his petty impulse. It is tied too tightly, but that's fine -- it helps to slow the bleeding. He can feel his arm throb with his pulse, which is not a great sign. It's fine, he tells himself again. ]
You have more self-control than I expected.