Well, that's not the first time that's happened, being spat at, that sort of thing. And, yes, he flinches back initially.
And then, with an expression of almost obscene patience (eyes closed, face calm), he passes his hand in front of his face and magics the spittle away without a further thought.
"It's not really so appalling. I've kissed you, after all. But it's the principle of the thing, you know. The meaning of it."
Still, she was more right than she knew. He was outside. He was always outside. Even when they'd ridden from Dagaz to Thurisaz, he'd sat outside the circles around the fire or crouched alone. When everyone turned towards each other and faced inward in their own circles, in their own conversations or plans, he stood outside. He was always outside. She was shrewd and she was bright. Aye, trig delah was she.
"What is it that happens when someone leaves this place? Oh yes. There's a toy left in their place. Perhaps I'll find some doll to put in your place while I keep you here. Can you imagine that? Can you imagine all of them clinging to this plaything while I have my plaything here?"
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And then, with an expression of almost obscene patience (eyes closed, face calm), he passes his hand in front of his face and magics the spittle away without a further thought.
"It's not really so appalling. I've kissed you, after all. But it's the principle of the thing, you know. The meaning of it."
Still, she was more right than she knew. He was outside. He was always outside. Even when they'd ridden from Dagaz to Thurisaz, he'd sat outside the circles around the fire or crouched alone. When everyone turned towards each other and faced inward in their own circles, in their own conversations or plans, he stood outside. He was always outside. She was shrewd and she was bright. Aye, trig delah was she.
"What is it that happens when someone leaves this place? Oh yes. There's a toy left in their place. Perhaps I'll find some doll to put in your place while I keep you here. Can you imagine that? Can you imagine all of them clinging to this plaything while I have my plaything here?"