[ The boy is clammy to the touch. This, along with the evidence that he is weak from only a superficial nick on his arm, is indicative that he, too, has been struck with one of the curses of the Knights. Does this garner any sympathy from the one who holds him? Not at all.
Cruelty is the absence of kindness, and Somnus watches him struggle with all the empathy of an executioner, his grip remaining as iron. Held up by his forearm, Zidane remains suspended no differently than a limp rag doll.
As for his reaction, Somnus will merely backhand him across the cheek, as if Zidane speaking at all had been the incorrect response. ]
Cw: violence ongoing…! :Cc
Cruelty is the absence of kindness, and Somnus watches him struggle with all the empathy of an executioner, his grip remaining as iron. Held up by his forearm, Zidane remains suspended no differently than a limp rag doll.
As for his reaction, Somnus will merely backhand him across the cheek, as if Zidane speaking at all had been the incorrect response. ]