[ at least he has the presence of mind to hiss rather than screech, even after all the offense he's just taken. marduk makes a great show of dusting off a shoulder while muttering to himself. honestly. was any of that necessary?
(the worst part is it's kind of true, though. the way he avoids looking at her-- not that it's anything new-- is the most he's willing to acknowledge it.)
eventually his gaze wanders back to the doorway, hand falling to rest on the hilt of his sword. any magical connection is long gone, but it still feels nicer in his hand than not. ]
And-- maybe you shouldn't have put your doorstep so close to dangerous territory? [ he raises an eyebrow, still not looking at seviilia. ]
um...
[ at least he has the presence of mind to hiss rather than screech, even after all the offense he's just taken. marduk makes a great show of dusting off a shoulder while muttering to himself. honestly. was any of that necessary?
(the worst part is it's kind of true, though. the way he avoids looking at her-- not that it's anything new-- is the most he's willing to acknowledge it.)
eventually his gaze wanders back to the doorway, hand falling to rest on the hilt of his sword. any magical connection is long gone, but it still feels nicer in his hand than not. ]
And-- maybe you shouldn't have put your doorstep so close to dangerous territory? [ he raises an eyebrow, still not looking at seviilia. ]