Hellfirebound

_{he was going to give a smart-assed comment about how he only enjoyed them in bed, but doubted that it would have been taken well. a reason to why he decided to keep things as short as he could. that way, maybe he could get out of them, and back on his way before the end of the day. well, hopefully at least.}

_{❝ yes, well, times change. ❞}

_{it was his own way of saying he didn’t mind them, but then again, he would never would admit that. well, at least if they were being used on anyone else, but his person. still, he was in quite the little situation here, and he doubted that his charm would get him out of this. not to say he wouldn’t try.}

_{❝ so,❞ he said, leaning his head back for a few moments, ❝ why are these needed again? it’s not like i could get out of here anyways – i don’t even know where we are. ❞}

_{// @selfexiling xxx}

_{‘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.}

^aiisliing:

^{Nathan wouldn’t scream-no. He wouldn’t. He just had to get them out of there, finish the damn job and he could go home. Well, he would a new job. New adventure to find, though he was starting to wonder if this was even worth it.}

^{He looked around the cell, moving past the other man to see what they actually had. There had to be a way out of there. He found an old nail and turned it over. “That should get it.” He grumbled going back over to fiddle with it. “Well, then maybe you can do something outside this bloody cell.” He said giving a twist to the nail and hearing the lock pop and he kicked the door open. “Lets get the hell outa here.”}

_{he was being far more stubborn than was needed. sure, ky could have got them out of the cell himself, but he wanted to see what the other could do. yes, he was being rude, and yes….there was much more he could do. ky’lar just didn’t want to.}

_{of course, as the cell door opened, his arms folded across his chest with a grunt. he wanted to give a whole speech about how he was paying the guy to do a job, but didn’t. no, he wasn’t going to risk him being shoved in the cell out of spite, “i can do much more than sit on my ass,” he said, making his way forward.}

_{‘guess they’re technically in their dumb teenager phase, without god around tot ell them what to do. can’t really blame them but i’m still going to.’ it hurt, to think how much she believed in the good of the world. how she was sure her mother still dragged the family to church every sunday.}

_{‘angels, demons, humans, they all have their faults,’ some more than others. ‘they can’t depend on their father or even god at all times.’ he learned that long ago. they had to depend on themselves — no matter who they were. ‘angels are bastards, demons just the same, and humans… you know.’}

An eyebrow raised at his words, a thoughtful glance sent in his direction before she gave a soft sigh. No, perhaps she didn’t want to know the answer, but that didn’t mean she didn’t need to know it nevertheless. ❝ It might be, but I’m not going to stop looking. ❞

as much as he wanted to stop her from looking; to stop her from digging into everything. it was bound to come out eventually. a reason to why he wasn’t going to prevent her (too much), but he wasn’t going to help either. not when he could do more by issuing ominous warnings. “you sure ‘bout that? might not like what you find.”

_{“and what do you think that cash is going to do for you?”}

_{“ i could name a multitude of things it could do for me, but i’m assuming you’re not bribed so easily.”}

vjctorvale:

—Crooked Kingdom, Leigh Bardugo

Malec shakes his head at the other, everyone liked to do things differently. that was no secret and Malec was someone who liked to play with his kills. ❝ Each to their own mate but your way sounds boring as hell. Just saying. ❞ Shoulders coming up in a shrug as he watches the other for a few moments. Dark eyes regarding him as though trying to figure him out.

_{❝ and i assume your way is better? ❞ maybe is way was boring, but it was efficient in most parts. taking the effort to torture someone was taxing this side of hell. so, why not take short routes? it was easier for everyone involved.}

_{// @sorrowfought}