There was not even a flinch at that added threat, but the eyes narrowed slightly at the insult.
"I threatened only self preservation. Your fledglings are no more than pawns in the greater games being played across the world. Yet, they would still sooner shoot me," he nodded at Von Hammer's weapon which was pointed at him, "than listen to my purpose. I have no desire to harm them, but I doubt you refuse to fight the forces who challenge you on the principle that they are young. Protect your own as you will, but know that I do not come with the intent to harm your fledglings."
The sharpness of his gaze dulled as he heard approaching soldiers, appearing to surrender to the inevitable as he set his head on the ground and averted his eyes. He was to be taken, maybe tried, and then killed for being a spy and seemed content with that reality, a man who had cheated death in the skies only to find it at the hands of a firing squad..
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Date: 2012-05-29 03:22 pm (UTC)"I threatened only self preservation. Your fledglings are no more than pawns in the greater games being played across the world. Yet, they would still sooner shoot me," he nodded at Von Hammer's weapon which was pointed at him, "than listen to my purpose. I have no desire to harm them, but I doubt you refuse to fight the forces who challenge you on the principle that they are young. Protect your own as you will, but know that I do not come with the intent to harm your fledglings."
The sharpness of his gaze dulled as he heard approaching soldiers, appearing to surrender to the inevitable as he set his head on the ground and averted his eyes. He was to be taken, maybe tried, and then killed for being a spy and seemed content with that reality, a man who had cheated death in the skies only to find it at the hands of a firing squad..