[Bren had no idea how close to a predator he stood, no concept of the fact that his blood would hold any draw for Essek, for anyone for that matter. Maybe as a werewolf he should have been able to sense the fact that his host was not quite living and not quite dead. But all he sensed was kindness and safety, and something in him would not allow himself to question that. He was safe here, beyond doubt and beyond question.
He let his head be turned, trying with all his might to hold still, to not even breathe knowing how close he was to Lord Thelyss. Of course, it was better not to move when there was a straight blade pressed to his face, cutting quite sharply through the scruffy, unkempt beard that had been allowed to accumulate.
His eyes fluttered before falling shut, a sort of surrendering entirely to the other man, all the trust in the world that this stranger who had taken him in would not hurt him, even by accident. It had been far too long since Bren had that thought about anyone. Pain was one of the key parts of his life.]
I see, then I am glad to be of service. [He cracked one eye open to peer at him.] If there are any other vicarious experiences I can offer, consider me at your disposal.
[The words were light, almost playful, a far cry already from the terrified thing that Essek had chanced upon in the woods, as if warmth, kindness and the promise of safety had Bren beginning to bloom like a flower finally allowed water and sunlight after too long in the winter's dark.]
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Date: 2023-03-14 08:38 pm (UTC)He let his head be turned, trying with all his might to hold still, to not even breathe knowing how close he was to Lord Thelyss. Of course, it was better not to move when there was a straight blade pressed to his face, cutting quite sharply through the scruffy, unkempt beard that had been allowed to accumulate.
His eyes fluttered before falling shut, a sort of surrendering entirely to the other man, all the trust in the world that this stranger who had taken him in would not hurt him, even by accident. It had been far too long since Bren had that thought about anyone. Pain was one of the key parts of his life.]
I see, then I am glad to be of service. [He cracked one eye open to peer at him.] If there are any other vicarious experiences I can offer, consider me at your disposal.
[The words were light, almost playful, a far cry already from the terrified thing that Essek had chanced upon in the woods, as if warmth, kindness and the promise of safety had Bren beginning to bloom like a flower finally allowed water and sunlight after too long in the winter's dark.]