That train of suspicion isn't so easily derided when he freely gives his name, and Five files it away to compare with the rest of the information he's gleaned. When Wangji goes as far as questioning his note taking, he nearly laughs, but ends up shaking his head. Whoever isn't keeping records is obviously just in it for the ride. Those people aren't his concern.
Much like this man shouldn't be a concern. Usually by now Five would have dissuaded anyone from showing him sympathy, and it's become apparent that he's faced with some limitations based on historical and cultural beliefs that aren't so easily overcome.
Being underestimated should be a benefit. As little as he knows about any of their motives, passing for a child gives him an undeniable leeway. Five has fed into that with his silence about who he is, but there's a limit to how long he can go without snapping again. Two steps and he stops to turn towards him, leaning in. He can't do much about his height, but he can still make an effort to be imposing. No matter how capable the opponent appears.
"Deeper than you could hope to comprehend." On a whim, he fishes out the book he'd been scribbling in before and holds it out. It's not the first that he's filled at this point, and he'll need to find another one soon. There are some notes that are in English. Names and dates in particular stand out, but the majority is filled with complex equations and probability calculations that stretch on for pages. The most recent entries include times and movement around a certain building, but he's only showing it now to make a point.
"Knock yourself out." In this weather, he's counting on him taking one look and handing it back to him. On the off chance he understands the significance of it, well, that tells him something too. Highly unlikely, but he's always prepared to be surprised.
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Much like this man shouldn't be a concern. Usually by now Five would have dissuaded anyone from showing him sympathy, and it's become apparent that he's faced with some limitations based on historical and cultural beliefs that aren't so easily overcome.
Being underestimated should be a benefit. As little as he knows about any of their motives, passing for a child gives him an undeniable leeway. Five has fed into that with his silence about who he is, but there's a limit to how long he can go without snapping again. Two steps and he stops to turn towards him, leaning in. He can't do much about his height, but he can still make an effort to be imposing. No matter how capable the opponent appears.
"Deeper than you could hope to comprehend." On a whim, he fishes out the book he'd been scribbling in before and holds it out. It's not the first that he's filled at this point, and he'll need to find another one soon. There are some notes that are in English. Names and dates in particular stand out, but the majority is filled with complex equations and probability calculations that stretch on for pages. The most recent entries include times and movement around a certain building, but he's only showing it now to make a point.
"Knock yourself out." In this weather, he's counting on him taking one look and handing it back to him. On the off chance he understands the significance of it, well, that tells him something too. Highly unlikely, but he's always prepared to be surprised.