[Would it be beneficial to work together? Once again, his sister's optimism for the people around her prevails. He is not surprised to be faced with it, though it only grows his doubt and suspicion toward this place and its inhabitants. Will they treat her so kindly once they are diminished by suffering, influenced by the House? He doesn't suspect so.
But... he's told himself before, that he should not worry so much. That he cannot protect her forever, that she is strong enough to be independent without him. And what if she would prefer to be with these other people she has met? The thought chews at him, an unconscious anxiety so deep within that he cannot even look it in the eye. Not now.]
I don't know.
[So rarely does he admit his own ignorance, least of all to her — perhaps it is an offering, gently stated. He's changed. Or it would be better to say that he wants to change.]
There's too much left in the dark. We've only been here a few days, so gathering information is important. You were right to wear a disguise, but it's not likely that anyone here would recognize you. [Not as the galactic superstar she is, at least — because no one has recognized him. Then again... her notoriety exceeds his own. He's always preferred to be less in the spotlight.] Still, you should be careful.
[He looks at her now, with these eyes that do not belong to him — a glance from the corners to assess her state better, chancing this meager allowance.]
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But... he's told himself before, that he should not worry so much. That he cannot protect her forever, that she is strong enough to be independent without him. And what if she would prefer to be with these other people she has met? The thought chews at him, an unconscious anxiety so deep within that he cannot even look it in the eye. Not now.]
I don't know.
[So rarely does he admit his own ignorance, least of all to her — perhaps it is an offering, gently stated. He's changed. Or it would be better to say that he wants to change.]
There's too much left in the dark. We've only been here a few days, so gathering information is important. You were right to wear a disguise, but it's not likely that anyone here would recognize you. [Not as the galactic superstar she is, at least — because no one has recognized him. Then again... her notoriety exceeds his own. He's always preferred to be less in the spotlight.] Still, you should be careful.
[He looks at her now, with these eyes that do not belong to him — a glance from the corners to assess her state better, chancing this meager allowance.]