[ he only means to impress upon her how grave the situation is, but her comment throws him some; his eyes widen with minute and passing vulnerability, because it's true, and saying as such confirms he is powerless, powerless despite any laying in wait and searching for an ace to claim and stick up his sleeve.
so, obviously, he hesitates and introduces a topic change. ]
Where are you? [ your big brother wants to come protect you now bex ]
no subject
so, obviously, he hesitates and introduces a topic change. ]
Where are you? [ your big brother wants to come protect you now bex ]