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𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒂 𝒅𝒊 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒐. ([personal profile] valeas) wrote in [community profile] westwhere 2021-08-26 01:52 am (UTC)

A flicker in her own expression.

This is not something Emilia can refute, either. Not fairly. She bore witness to the evidence, and more than once. Most often, she was the recipient. At her most uncharitable, she convinced herself it was all part of his betrayal. The lulling and false security of it all. But when it comes down to it, Wrath has shown himself capable of granting mercy in a way she is unable to.

He wasn't present that night she unleashed herself in full. She thought him dead when making all of her moves, if not permanently incapacitated. But she thinks he could have gotten drunk on the sheer potency of her hate and her fury, the trembling violence, and she sets aside the notion before doubt further nestles in —

Her gaze remains steady, studious. She will not be the one to reel back.

"Is that how you've been gaining your following? Through generosity?"

He isn't he only one paying attention.

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