[ It's the leaning in that makes Angelo briefly dwell on the fact that this cigarette is an object that came.. what? Right out of Elias' soul? What is he even meant to think about that?
He doesn't get time to think much of it either way, because then Elias comes out with that offer and all he can do is stare.
It's the third time someone has said this to him to try and protect him from his cold and dark death. The first two had been immortals with questionable ideas of affection and... probably a good dose of pity, as well. Elias, too, has reason to pity him. More than anyone, given what he saw.
But simultaneously it's hard to see Elias pitying anyone, not to the point of inconveniencing himself by having another mouth to feed in a difficult situation.
So that leaves... ]
What's in it for you?
[ Angelo had considered just inviting himself along, but now that the offer has been extended freely, he's more uncertain than ever. ]
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He doesn't get time to think much of it either way, because then Elias comes out with that offer and all he can do is stare.
It's the third time someone has said this to him to try and protect him from his cold and dark death. The first two had been immortals with questionable ideas of affection and... probably a good dose of pity, as well. Elias, too, has reason to pity him. More than anyone, given what he saw.
But simultaneously it's hard to see Elias pitying anyone, not to the point of inconveniencing himself by having another mouth to feed in a difficult situation.
So that leaves... ]
What's in it for you?
[ Angelo had considered just inviting himself along, but now that the offer has been extended freely, he's more uncertain than ever. ]