it wouldn't, but... elijah's eyes cast down again, lips pressed tight, and she shakes her head. ]
Gabriel... [ she starts somewhere between scolding and pleading, stops.
was this the most they'd ever talked? she can't remember. especially after carmen's passing, everything, everyone... blurred together. keeping up was always her priority. work was always her priority. the cogito is dark and green in her shadow, waiting to be used, and she thinks
could she just ingest it instead?
his grip is solid, though. firm. elijah shifts the needle in hand, restless. ]
... It's not... No, I mean... It wouldn't, in terms of the experiment, but...
[ but
...
but if it worked out, then... she still wouldn't... frustration stings her eyes and she refuses to let them fall. her voice comes out scratchier though, tight and upset. ]
You're not going to let me anyway. [ that much is clear. she can't use herself. ] Are... you sure about this?
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it wouldn't, but... elijah's eyes cast down again, lips pressed tight, and she shakes her head. ]
Gabriel... [ she starts somewhere between scolding and pleading, stops.
was this the most they'd ever talked? she can't remember. especially after carmen's passing, everything, everyone... blurred together. keeping up was always her priority. work was always her priority. the cogito is dark and green in her shadow, waiting to be used, and she thinks
could she just ingest it instead?
his grip is solid, though. firm. elijah shifts the needle in hand, restless. ]
... It's not... No, I mean... It wouldn't, in terms of the experiment, but...
[ but
...
but if it worked out, then... she still wouldn't... frustration stings her eyes and she refuses to let them fall. her voice comes out scratchier though, tight and upset. ]
You're not going to let me anyway. [ that much is clear. she can't use herself. ] Are... you sure about this?