( He recoils. It cannot be as simple as a plain, crude truth offered in the purest shape of its brutality, without eliciting a reaction.
Perhaps better men master the cut of their gazes and cruelty of their tongues more artfully. His brother might not have betrayed the true colours of his stupor.
But Lan Wangji lacks that composure. )
...there must have been cleaner coin to gain.
( With the breadth of his back, whatever wit he possesses. Through honest work of his body or of the field. There is always — alternative. )
no subject
( He recoils. It cannot be as simple as a plain, crude truth offered in the purest shape of its brutality, without eliciting a reaction.
Perhaps better men master the cut of their gazes and cruelty of their tongues more artfully. His brother might not have betrayed the true colours of his stupor.
But Lan Wangji lacks that composure. )
...there must have been cleaner coin to gain.
( With the breadth of his back, whatever wit he possesses. Through honest work of his body or of the field. There is always — alternative. )