onlyhearmusic: smug (proud dog is proud; he won this round and he knows it) (105)
The Butcher ([personal profile] onlyhearmusic) wrote in [personal profile] conning 2024-03-17 11:30 am (UTC)

"Well, ain't that somethin'."

Something they both knew they could use against each other. Collins made no attempt to assuage that fear nor cause it. Perhaps out of care, perhaps just saving it for a rainy day. Or perhaps he just didn't want to discuss it at all. Neither of their childhoods were all that positive, maybe there was no sense in dredging up old ghosts.

"Come, come," he said suddenly. He waved a hand and began to walk away, deeper into the library.

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