The appetite. ( A different beast, more easily collared. A man's wants define his deeds less than does his duty. One does not learn the work of assassination cords for gladness.
The knife awaits, tremulous. Now stuck in a tirade of incredulity, because surely, surely Lan Wangji, a guest, will not dishonour the conditions of his hospitality so thoroughly — )
There are drawers in this kitchen. ( This, airily, as if remarking on the obvious, the plain. A remark without purpose. Except the knife quiets and stills. ) Some lock.
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The appetite. ( A different beast, more easily collared. A man's wants define his deeds less than does his duty. One does not learn the work of assassination cords for gladness.
The knife awaits, tremulous. Now stuck in a tirade of incredulity, because surely, surely Lan Wangji, a guest, will not dishonour the conditions of his hospitality so thoroughly — )
There are drawers in this kitchen. ( This, airily, as if remarking on the obvious, the plain. A remark without purpose. Except the knife quiets and stills. ) Some lock.
( With all cutlery stranded within. ) Tightly.