[The longer he watches this kid, the more he understands. He's also in a bad situation, isn't he? He's learned that it's people in bad situations who show their kind hearts the most, or that's what it seems.
In response to the snapping, he doesn't appear upset or flinch back or anything. He just slowly extends his hand with the longer bit of chain.]
If you want, I can help you escape, too.
[That's what he wants to say. More than anything, an offer of freedom, to take him to the skies and wherever he wants to go. Maybe together, they could find some place, or find more people like them...
But he's so exhausted, and finally, all of that energy and effort has burnt out. His world sways a little too much and he crumples to the ground.]
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In response to the snapping, he doesn't appear upset or flinch back or anything. He just slowly extends his hand with the longer bit of chain.]
If you want, I can help you escape, too.
[That's what he wants to say. More than anything, an offer of freedom, to take him to the skies and wherever he wants to go. Maybe together, they could find some place, or find more people like them...
But he's so exhausted, and finally, all of that energy and effort has burnt out. His world sways a little too much and he crumples to the ground.]