[ The four-flush front stays in place. But his eyes narrow. This is a line of questioning his training warns him to deflect. He wants to say, We aren't having this discussion. But that's tantamount to admitting how much more he has to hide. He knows he can kill her in a split-second if he chooses. Considers it for one such split-second, knowing perfectly well he can walk away without guilt if he does. ]
[ He's lived with Contractors all his life. He can think and act like one. He is one -- despite this stupid psychological thaumaturgy. ]
[ Instead he chooses a third option -- turning on his heel, prepared to stalk off. ]
no subject
[ He's lived with Contractors all his life. He can think and act like one. He is one -- despite this stupid psychological thaumaturgy. ]
[ Instead he chooses a third option -- turning on his heel, prepared to stalk off. ]