[ His fingers twitch, automatic. He very nearly pulls them away, the prospect of touch β of closeness β is a terrifying thing for someone like Silco, who has lost so much, had it taken away from him, so violently. He very nearly doesn't bridge the gap, but he understands that Augmented seek this out, it is automatic, and this... thing, this imprinting, it has its uses, despite what Silco says on the network, or out loud, or otherwise.
He can feel it, in the way it draws him towards Mel. It warps his thinking, makes him... amenable towards her. But in the same, she has softened her approach, and for someone like Silver, who already reaches out to him, seeking his guidance, does this not do that as well? Does the man not seek something?
Certainty?
Loyalty? Just as he does?
He needs it. Perhaps Silver needs it as well. His hand tips, palm up. Welcoming. ]
It is a permanent thing, to devote yourself to a cause. There is no looking back from it, when you confront it, truly. When you understand what it is you are doing.
When you embrace it, and make it yours, as well as mine.
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He can feel it, in the way it draws him towards Mel. It warps his thinking, makes him... amenable towards her. But in the same, she has softened her approach, and for someone like Silver, who already reaches out to him, seeking his guidance, does this not do that as well? Does the man not seek something?
Certainty?
Loyalty? Just as he does?
He needs it. Perhaps Silver needs it as well. His hand tips, palm up. Welcoming. ]
It is a permanent thing, to devote yourself to a cause. There is no looking back from it, when you confront it, truly. When you understand what it is you are doing.
When you embrace it, and make it yours, as well as mine.