[ Hard and bitter -- but that's just a byproduct of a life where softness is a liability. While it's true that everyone (even monsters) need lovingconcern, it's equally true you can survive without it. Or if you are loved, there's no guarantee you won't become a monster anyway. Besides: love? Has a short shelf life. He's learnt to subsist on a far more meager gruel. The skills and mindsets that keep him alive in his profession only cause problems in the civilian world. By now, he's used to living in his own head. ]
[ It's certainly not like he traverses continents playing violins for his own ass all the time. At least, not often. ]
[ He doesn't bother to hide his amusement at her blank look. Popping the last slice into his mouth, he murmurs, ] Nothing. [ Mouth tangy with juice, he leans in to kiss her. It's short but sweet, a parting seal. Breaking away, he gently nudges her off as the dryer alarm goes off. ] Your clothes are done.
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[ It's certainly not like he traverses continents playing violins for his own ass all the time. At least, not often. ]
[ He doesn't bother to hide his amusement at her blank look. Popping the last slice into his mouth, he murmurs, ] Nothing. [ Mouth tangy with juice, he leans in to kiss her. It's short but sweet, a parting seal. Breaking away, he gently nudges her off as the dryer alarm goes off. ] Your clothes are done.