[The saying was one he did not take to heart, though there was truth behind it. Thus, why he was careful, slow - he took his time and figured out the risks so that they did not get out of hand. He worked alone.
If not for needing to get close and control these people, he might not ever tempt Caleb so, but if he was interested in the mysteries of Dynasty magic, then Essek was not above dangling the bait for him. A hungry moorbounder indeed. Though he felt some eyes on him from the rest of the group. Caution, he would have to be cautious.]
I am sure you will. Come, let us finish your business and get you settled.
[He waved a hand and showed them to the cell they desired, listening to everything carefully. Watching everything with keen eyes -- though it was hard to concentrate on the Goblin and her soulmate reunite when he still felt the lingering aches. He itched to reach out to the door, touch it, but he knew better than to hope.
No, even after he saw them to their Inn after freeing the halfling, Essek didn't go into the dusty corner of his mind where his soul longed. He would not bleed again for false hope.]
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Date: 2023-03-22 02:18 am (UTC)If not for needing to get close and control these people, he might not ever tempt Caleb so, but if he was interested in the mysteries of Dynasty magic, then Essek was not above dangling the bait for him. A hungry moorbounder indeed. Though he felt some eyes on him from the rest of the group. Caution, he would have to be cautious.]
I am sure you will. Come, let us finish your business and get you settled.
[He waved a hand and showed them to the cell they desired, listening to everything carefully. Watching everything with keen eyes -- though it was hard to concentrate on the Goblin and her soulmate reunite when he still felt the lingering aches. He itched to reach out to the door, touch it, but he knew better than to hope.
No, even after he saw them to their Inn after freeing the halfling, Essek didn't go into the dusty corner of his mind where his soul longed. He would not bleed again for false hope.]