All too easy, the withdrawal, falling back on Rashid's careful politeness, a subservient dip of his eyes as he takes back his hand. They have time, perhaps, in this place. Not much time, but enough that Armand doesn't mind taking a step back, knowing very well when a push in the wrong direction might be as good as a knife.
He stands, allowing Daniel to see him standing, and straightens his clothes. Casts a last, sorrowful look at the man on the couch. Regretful, perhaps, if Daniel wants to see him that way. Then, between the blink of an eye, he's gone, leaving Daniel with his thoughts, and the empty room.
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"Very well."
All too easy, the withdrawal, falling back on Rashid's careful politeness, a subservient dip of his eyes as he takes back his hand. They have time, perhaps, in this place. Not much time, but enough that Armand doesn't mind taking a step back, knowing very well when a push in the wrong direction might be as good as a knife.
He stands, allowing Daniel to see him standing, and straightens his clothes. Casts a last, sorrowful look at the man on the couch. Regretful, perhaps, if Daniel wants to see him that way. Then, between the blink of an eye, he's gone, leaving Daniel with his thoughts, and the empty room.