[ Erik turns back to look at the rest of the party, his expression tense. It's the kind of thing that Shaw would've enjoyed, he thinks, decadence for the sake of it, indulgence simply because he could, and something that rattles at Erik and his nerves. He's never been the kind of person to partake in any kind of event such as this one; perhaps it is an echo of his own sorry past or his own discomfort around people, but either way, he is not happy.
He is on edge, like a wild animal, primed to offer up some collateral damage.
It's hard not to notice the way he shifts a little closer to her, as if to protect her from the eyes of the crowd, given the role she's found herself in. Erik wouldn't call himself naturally protective, but there's always been a part of him that is determined to take care of and protect the underdog, those who could not protect themselves necessarily.
He'd been there. ]
They want to show off, and enjoy the fruits of their labour, whatever it means for them. It doesn't matter to them who gets hurt along the way.
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[ Erik turns back to look at the rest of the party, his expression tense. It's the kind of thing that Shaw would've enjoyed, he thinks, decadence for the sake of it, indulgence simply because he could, and something that rattles at Erik and his nerves. He's never been the kind of person to partake in any kind of event such as this one; perhaps it is an echo of his own sorry past or his own discomfort around people, but either way, he is not happy.
He is on edge, like a wild animal, primed to offer up some collateral damage.
It's hard not to notice the way he shifts a little closer to her, as if to protect her from the eyes of the crowd, given the role she's found herself in. Erik wouldn't call himself naturally protective, but there's always been a part of him that is determined to take care of and protect the underdog, those who could not protect themselves necessarily.
He'd been there. ]
They want to show off, and enjoy the fruits of their labour, whatever it means for them. It doesn't matter to them who gets hurt along the way.