_{‘i think into everything way too much, i know. side effect of getting murdered by someone you thought was your friend… but hey, we’ll have to see if you live up to your word.’ he hadn’t done anything to prove he was bad, vague threats for unwavering obedience aside. it was actually nice to have company that she could speak openly with.}

_{‘i will always live up to my word.’ well, that itself was a lie, but he was trying to impress her. at least… he thought he was. ‘so, i promise to never hurt you, and protect you.’ he doubted he could, but it was nice to stay either way.}