And impossible to know without telepathy, where everyone now seems reduced to big blocks of dead meat (and heavy steel and thick steam, in this case). Charles sort of gamely lifts not-even-hot poker more to show he has it as opposed to inviting a fight with a man who appears to be approximately twice his size. His gaze is sharp and bright with adrenaline as he tries to take in what paltry information is to be had when he isn't allowed to cheat anymore.
It's more the warmth from the hearth than real bravery or defense of territory that has him continue to stand his ground as the stranger gets to his feet. ]
Are you alright, [ is a question, but comes out sort of flat. ]
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And impossible to know without telepathy, where everyone now seems reduced to big blocks of dead meat (and heavy steel and thick steam, in this case). Charles sort of gamely lifts not-even-hot poker more to show he has it as opposed to inviting a fight with a man who appears to be approximately twice his size. His gaze is sharp and bright with adrenaline as he tries to take in what paltry information is to be had when he isn't allowed to cheat anymore.
It's more the warmth from the hearth than real bravery or defense of territory that has him continue to stand his ground as the stranger gets to his feet. ]
Are you alright, [ is a question, but comes out sort of flat. ]