[ It's at this that he pauses, and then gives Alhaitham a flat look. He's on to you buddy. He knows exactly what Alhaitham is doing. And worse, he's soft enough to let it work. Because it's Alhaitham making the request, no matter how indirect it is, and because he's not lying, Kaveh probably would sleep better knowing the drifter is safe and not about to run off to get himself in trouble.
Perhaps the most mortifying of all realizations is that Alhaitham thinks he would acquiesce because he cares. But Alhaitham has always been far too perceptive, especially if it stands to benefit him, and the Wanderer's affection for him and Kaveh is certainly something he would benefit from.
His ears burn with the knowledge of being seen by the scribe, which he tries to dispel with a loud exhale of displeasure. ]
I said I would, didn't I?? Leave me alone.
[ He pushes off from the wall and vanishes into the kitchen. ]
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Perhaps the most mortifying of all realizations is that Alhaitham thinks he would acquiesce because he cares. But Alhaitham has always been far too perceptive, especially if it stands to benefit him, and the Wanderer's affection for him and Kaveh is certainly something he would benefit from.
His ears burn with the knowledge of being seen by the scribe, which he tries to dispel with a loud exhale of displeasure. ]
I said I would, didn't I?? Leave me alone.
[ He pushes off from the wall and vanishes into the kitchen. ]