[ Would it pass for wit, if one of them wasn't busy needling the other, while Qetzi more literally needles herself? Probably not even then, but Brandon delicately punctuates it with another bite of human flesh. He chews without hurrying, as if it's simply another step in worming his way into the already rotted wood of the Morrison House.
As if he doesn't notice the poisonous look or the exhaustion in her voice, Brandon continues addressing her, practically ignoring Haran; that's a risk, but it might prompt him to give the information that Qetzi likely has little inclination to share on her own, particularly at the moment. ]
I have yet to give you your gift, Qetzi'ah, and I apologize. I just cannot think of what would entertain or be useful to you.
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[ Would it pass for wit, if one of them wasn't busy needling the other, while Qetzi more literally needles herself? Probably not even then, but Brandon delicately punctuates it with another bite of human flesh. He chews without hurrying, as if it's simply another step in worming his way into the already rotted wood of the Morrison House.
As if he doesn't notice the poisonous look or the exhaustion in her voice, Brandon continues addressing her, practically ignoring Haran; that's a risk, but it might prompt him to give the information that Qetzi likely has little inclination to share on her own, particularly at the moment. ]
I have yet to give you your gift, Qetzi'ah, and I apologize. I just cannot think of what would entertain or be useful to you.