[ He hesitates. She’s always been perspective. That had been true from the first moment he met her, when he’d seen her peering at his face as if she knew it wasn’t real. She hadn’t known who he was, but she’d known there was more to him than he was saying.
Just as she knows it now. ]
You’re very suspicious. Has anyone ever told you that? I’m not the enemy. The Darkling is a regicidal traitor, and whatever you may think of me, understand that I have a problem with that. I don’t intend on sitting back while he does what he pleases. You and I are on the same side – or at least we will be, once you stop running away from it.
[ That didn't answer the how. It answered the why, but not that how. And Alina was very aware of his question dodging. He wanted them to be allies but he was holding something back. She didn't think she could trust him so long as he kept those secrets. ]
there's no darkling here anyway. so it doesn't matter.
[ it's a long while before she finally answers him. ]
okay.
but don't talk about home and wars anymore. especially wars. i ran away for a reason. i'm not fighting any war. [ it was too risky to be there. Not just because she was scared of being used, but because she could be used. ]
[ For once, it takes him a while to reply. This is a different Alina. He has to remember that. He has to remember what she was like before their months of working together. Before the second amplifier. Right now she's still the Alina who'd turned her back on her country. ]
It's not my intention to frighten you. I don't mean to be cruel. I'm a lot of things, but I don't want to be that.
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Just as she knows it now. ]
You’re very suspicious. Has anyone ever told you that? I’m not the enemy. The Darkling is a regicidal traitor, and whatever you may think of me, understand that I have a problem with that. I don’t intend on sitting back while he does what he pleases. You and I are on the same side – or at least we will be, once you stop running away from it.
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there's no darkling here anyway. so it doesn't matter.
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[ He has to make sure she’s safe here. He needs her, and his country needs her.
But he doesn’t want to see her hurt, either. She’s the closest thing he has to a confidante, only she doesn’t remember it. ]
If you find it hard to believe that I’m on your side, at least know that I’m not your enemy. Get to know me. You might like what you find.
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okay.
but don't talk about home and wars anymore. especially wars. i ran away for a reason. i'm not fighting any war. [ it was too risky to be there. Not just because she was scared of being used, but because she could be used. ]
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It's not my intention to frighten you. I don't mean to be cruel. I'm a lot of things, but I don't want to be that.