[ The pressure is gone as suddenly as it appeared, and he steadies himself quickly, hands still most of the way up. If she changes her mind on that whole wanting to kill him business, he strongly suspects she doesn't need him on his knees to do it. Better to make sure it's clear he's not gonna lash out when he stands back up. As soon as he's on his feet a few steps away, those hands start to lower. ]
I got no reason to lie to you. [ He corrects, a subtle shrug tugging at his chin and shoulders. ] I don't know you, I got nothing to gain from it. I'm just telling you what I know.
[ Pretty calm for a man who was just assaulted, but it's not like he's not already dead. Whatever magic this is won't sustain forever, and there's always a cost. This is borrowed time, and besides, he lived mostly-homeless in New York for like two decades. He's been mugged like a hundred and fifty times. You get used to it. ]
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I got no reason to lie to you. [ He corrects, a subtle shrug tugging at his chin and shoulders. ] I don't know you, I got nothing to gain from it. I'm just telling you what I know.
[ Pretty calm for a man who was just assaulted, but it's not like he's not already dead. Whatever magic this is won't sustain forever, and there's always a cost. This is borrowed time, and besides, he lived mostly-homeless in New York for like two decades. He's been mugged like a hundred and fifty times. You get used to it. ]