[pleasure. he's done a lot of terrible things, but he's never wanted to hurt a stranger for his own desire. it's a disgusting idea, and he shifts his weight from one foot to the other, self-regulating. August can see the discomfort behind her eyes, how it claws into her expression. he has a skewed view of the world and who's in it, but he still feels for people in pain - maybe a little too passionately. if he knew her better, he'd offer more than just words.]
Yeah, I got it.
[probably. he has a feeling that his presence isn't helping whatever she might be feeling, either. intense emotions are sometimes made more intense, especially ones with a darker history. he picks up on what's unsaid, catching Alina where she falters.]
no subject
Yeah, I got it.
[probably. he has a feeling that his presence isn't helping whatever she might be feeling, either. intense emotions are sometimes made more intense, especially ones with a darker history. he picks up on what's unsaid, catching Alina where she falters.]
You don't have to stay.