[ Tempting to draw attention to it, to taunt the rarity of McGillis's indecision. As though Gaelio had any right to targeting irresolution. As though it would accomplish anything but petty and fleeting satisfaction, a childish jab to distract from his own, more severe difficulty.
Two weeks of resuming an avoidant dance, though the steps had changed, the music, the beats. How better to end it than by deliberate proximity.
Decided, then, which should close temptation, yet it slips, the thought too prominent -- ]
»Was it a difficult choice for you? If I'm a threat to you either way, then I admit, I'm gratified.«
[ Foolish, really, as the threat's reciprocal. But he will always be a fool.
At least where Gaelio now stands provides more space for orbit than did the interior of the mansion, or the rain enclosed enclave. ]
»The beach.«
[ Moonlight bright on the tide, his thoughts wondering at the moon and its nature, given the strangeness of the island itself. Sleep often eludes or nightmares interrupt. Once early to bed, he waits longer these days. ]
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Two weeks of resuming an avoidant dance, though the steps had changed, the music, the beats. How better to end it than by deliberate proximity.
Decided, then, which should close temptation, yet it slips, the thought too prominent -- ]
»Was it a difficult choice for you? If I'm a threat to you either way, then I admit, I'm gratified.«
[ Foolish, really, as the threat's reciprocal. But he will always be a fool.
At least where Gaelio now stands provides more space for orbit than did the interior of the mansion, or the rain enclosed enclave. ]
»The beach.«
[ Moonlight bright on the tide, his thoughts wondering at the moon and its nature, given the strangeness of the island itself. Sleep often eludes or nightmares interrupt. Once early to bed, he waits longer these days. ]