[ Consumed. That's a terrible word for it, and his frowns sets as he revisits his earlier theory. What greater Hell could there be than that sorry fate? Wandering lost, with no memories of who they are. Worse that they asked for it.
Wangji seems to be contemplating something similar with how he watches those passing by. Considering he was ready for murder a moment ago, Five doesn't expect the suggestion that follows, and his gaze snaps back as he tries to decipher his meaning. Years later and it's still a challenge for him, for as little as the man says but how carefully he chooses his words. Staring at him doesn't help; he can't tell if he wants an accomplice or if he actually thinks one of them could deliver what Five is after.
Has to be the former. ]
What's that now? [ Not that a con wouldn't work for them, but he needs to know that upfront. ] You want to use me as bait?
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Wangji seems to be contemplating something similar with how he watches those passing by. Considering he was ready for murder a moment ago, Five doesn't expect the suggestion that follows, and his gaze snaps back as he tries to decipher his meaning. Years later and it's still a challenge for him, for as little as the man says but how carefully he chooses his words. Staring at him doesn't help; he can't tell if he wants an accomplice or if he actually thinks one of them could deliver what Five is after.
Has to be the former. ]
What's that now? [ Not that a con wouldn't work for them, but he needs to know that upfront. ] You want to use me as bait?