[He didn't stab her -- that's good. She cuts the ropes around her wrists herself, and reaches down to untie her ankles, but her eyes never leave his. In this moment, right now, he reminds her of a wolf. His eyes are cold, inhuman, and hungry. With wolves, it was important not to show weakness -- weakness means you're prey. But you had to be submissive at the same time, not challenging their authority unless you're sure you can win.
She keeps her movements slow, non-threatening, as she unties her ankles and stands to face him.]
He's cursed. Killing him isn't going to solve anything.
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She keeps her movements slow, non-threatening, as she unties her ankles and stands to face him.]
He's cursed. Killing him isn't going to solve anything.