There's an edge of frustration about him now, staring at this man and wanting little more than to gut him, to harm him for all the harm he had done to his people - but, for now, they're all alive. The offer of his own life as trade, bargain and hostage might be enough to settle things, and at least he can do something to try and help the ones who were left behind.
It's better than being there and idle, hating his lot in life.
Lifting his head, he doesn't flinch. He meets this man's gaze, and does not see himself as lesser. ]
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There's an edge of frustration about him now, staring at this man and wanting little more than to gut him, to harm him for all the harm he had done to his people - but, for now, they're all alive. The offer of his own life as trade, bargain and hostage might be enough to settle things, and at least he can do something to try and help the ones who were left behind.
It's better than being there and idle, hating his lot in life.
Lifting his head, he doesn't flinch. He meets this man's gaze, and does not see himself as lesser. ]
Good. They will be pleased.
[ And he is a little relieved. ]
I am at your service.