zay’yah.

i survived, but i paid for it.

Time and space are mere suggestions, ones that he may neglect to acknowledge if he so desires. Attempting to measure when he arrived is less meaningful than the results of his arrival. He addresses her captors first. “I ask only once — Release the one called Zay’yah to me. —

It would hardly be the first time he has found himself needing to liberate a companion.

And how did she end up there?

Then come here, I shall pet you.

shies away , pouting his pierced lip.

Would you like to lay your head in my lap and curl into a ball?

Poor thing.

… shares ?

“You flatter me as always.” He chuckled before finding himself snagged. “What would you like to do, hm?”

“Hm. I’m afraid I am not known for my ability to be fun.” Surely she isn’t considering anything criminal or otherwise immoral. Maybe?

“You have no means of entertainment available to you?” His ear is wet.

His stoic face does not reflect the amusement he feels. “Yes?”