[ Well, well, well. Color him impressed. She’s feistier than he’s realized, but that’s not a deal-breaker at all. Grinning, he leans in so that they’re almost nose-to-nose, his wings unfurling further in his excitement— ]
“All night”? Even a week won't be enough after I’m through with you.
[ Is he exaggerating? Making a promise? …Threatening her, even? Who really knows?
But he does reach up to snatch her by the chin, the gesture deft but quite firm, as though he’s worried that she might fade away from him. But really, it’s his first touch of her—only a very small part of her, besides—but the thrill of meeting another fallen like this thrills him to the core. ]
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“All night”? Even a week won't be enough after I’m through with you.
[ Is he exaggerating? Making a promise? …Threatening her, even? Who really knows?
But he does reach up to snatch her by the chin, the gesture deft but quite firm, as though he’s worried that she might fade away from him. But really, it’s his first touch of her—only a very small part of her, besides—but the thrill of meeting another fallen like this thrills him to the core. ]
How can you fall into the abyss?