the venomless snake

So many words, and yet, they held no real meaning to Rhazien. Now, if she had been saying all this to Sephiran, the reaction would have been much different. The boy would have used her defiance and contempt as a catalyst, provoking him into attacking and degrading. And, if she were his plaything, he may have reacted similarly- but she wasn’t. Instead, Rhazien met her words with bubbling laughter. Raining down on her little facade, as he truly thought she was amusing. “Oh my, how I’ve struck a nerve.” The smile on his face widened, laughter dying down as he leaned in closer to her. Eyeing her, wanting to see if she would respond with physical defiance. But given her history, she always seemed to retort with words and harsh expressions.

“That’s your problem, Aurelia.” He began. “Instead of reacting, why not evoke?” Moving away from her, taking a few steps towards the drop-off. “We Saxe are insatiable creatures- if you haven’t been able to tell.” Using her own words, he continued on. “Playthings have always been a part of our culture. Sidi, we call them.” Still looking out at the scenery, he flicked an ear towards her. A soft breeze ruffling through his fur. He would continue on, even if she tried to interrupt.

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