[ Moran's reflexes are sharp enough that he doesn't land on his back, but he can tell in an instant that they aren't going to save him; not if he thinks he can rely on familiarity. Even if he weren't in a heightened state, Five doesn't trust anyone who holds his secrets. Dimly he still thinks that meeting out here is no coincidence. He should have known better than to come alone.
His question is one that Five has heard before, from countless targets who never got an answer, or understood why their existence became a threat to the timeline. He's not any more inclined to give Moran that satisfaction. They're dragging it out as it is. When he makes no move to counter, Five straightens and holds his fists in front of him. ]
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His question is one that Five has heard before, from countless targets who never got an answer, or understood why their existence became a threat to the timeline. He's not any more inclined to give Moran that satisfaction. They're dragging it out as it is. When he makes no move to counter, Five straightens and holds his fists in front of him. ]
Do you think you've earned a head start?