... Oh, [ Matt considers, concerning Set's directness. ] Well, that's a relief.
[ And it is. To a point, at least: There's only so far "nothing personal" will get you if both sides really do intend to fight each other to the death, but he genuinely appreciates hearing that Set would make it clear if he didn't want him around. Both for strategic reasons, and--
Well.
Matt's accustomed to being on his own. The attention he garners is mostly fleeting, but at least it's flattering. Easy. Euphoric. It turns out that the stress of being stuck in a pressure cooker with a bunch of strangers from far-flung worlds comes from all kinds of angles. ]
I'll keep that in mind about nosiness, [ he adds, wry. He's quiet a moment, considering. Then he sidles closer to Sebastian, leaning flush against his side. It's warmer this way--and it's just nice. ] Hard to say what gods and demons find interesting, from my perspective. So I appreciate the heads up.
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[ And it is. To a point, at least: There's only so far "nothing personal" will get you if both sides really do intend to fight each other to the death, but he genuinely appreciates hearing that Set would make it clear if he didn't want him around. Both for strategic reasons, and--
Well.
Matt's accustomed to being on his own. The attention he garners is mostly fleeting, but at least it's flattering. Easy. Euphoric. It turns out that the stress of being stuck in a pressure cooker with a bunch of strangers from far-flung worlds comes from all kinds of angles. ]
I'll keep that in mind about nosiness, [ he adds, wry. He's quiet a moment, considering. Then he sidles closer to Sebastian, leaning flush against his side. It's warmer this way--and it's just nice. ] Hard to say what gods and demons find interesting, from my perspective. So I appreciate the heads up.