“good.” it’s blunt, and doesn’t quite show how relieved he is. his face beneath the mask is just as blank as ever. “your presence ( will * ) be integral to our next steps. come, let us talk privately. away from prying eyes and all.”

there are fewer places lanius would like to be less than at @bvrnedman.bsky.social’s side. still, he is forced to be. it’s a shame that he feels committed to his choice to remain in the legion. it’s this that causes him not to argue — at least this time, he’s free to leave when he likes. +

lead paint stare.

watching through his mask at a distance.

⠀⠀ ⠀THE MONSTER ⠀⠀ ⠀OF THE EAST.