[ His attention is split between Petre's unnerving attention and Tavor's unexpected forthcomingness. He isn't obvious about it; since one aspect of who he is here is playing the civilized Englishman (... Welsh, but whatever), Brandon's gaze remains unwaveringly on Tavor, attentive bordering on rapt. At the same time, he has kept Petre within his line of vision and his fingers, partially hidden by his coat sleeves, are already set into a position that can activate the wards in the lining.
Only when Tavor concludes his quasi-morality tale does Brandon allow his attention to visibly shift, deliberately slowly, to the demon staring blackly at him. Practically drooling. ]
So this is what Haran wishes me to see. His father.
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Only when Tavor concludes his quasi-morality tale does Brandon allow his attention to visibly shift, deliberately slowly, to the demon staring blackly at him. Practically drooling. ]
So this is what Haran wishes me to see. His father.
[ Just. To clarify. ]