[ It shouldn't matter, but Five does appreciate that Ben doesn't defend Karsa to him. Even if he does think the Merchant abuses her, she's awful to deal with and clearly hates him. ]
To me? I doubt it.
[ He's glad Ben agrees with his request, but it doesn't feel like enough. Matthias is too powerful and they're walking into a city where he's openly manipulating the dead. If he looks stressed, it's only because he is insanely stressed and legitimately worried they're walking into a deathtrap. ]
Don't go anywhere alone. You and Allison should stick together while I look around. [ He looks him in the eye and feels his chest constricts. ] You're going with the real story?
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To me? I doubt it.
[ He's glad Ben agrees with his request, but it doesn't feel like enough. Matthias is too powerful and they're walking into a city where he's openly manipulating the dead. If he looks stressed, it's only because he is insanely stressed and legitimately worried they're walking into a deathtrap. ]
Don't go anywhere alone. You and Allison should stick together while I look around. [ He looks him in the eye and feels his chest constricts. ] You're going with the real story?