[ The boy (not the criminal, although probably the criminal as well) has earned many a remark about his shitty or twisted personality and takes them as compliments, smiling with intent to infuriate more but meaning his acceptance. He is pretty awful, thanks for noticing! He is an instigator, a manipulator, merciless with his tongue and too coldly pragmatic at times.
But he has the charisma to draw others in, the skill and drive to be noticed. And really, beyond the sharp armor stuck into his skin, he is no worse than anyone else. The ones who claim they are bad and mean it are, usually, just human.
He smiles at her pouting sarcasm and turns to lean a knee on the bed. Has to lean over to place her upon it, with her arms as they are, and he stays for a moment. ]
Is that what I'm doing?
[ The bedding part, he means, and questions with feigned surprise, knowingly betrayed by the curl of his lips. ]
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But he has the charisma to draw others in, the skill and drive to be noticed. And really, beyond the sharp armor stuck into his skin, he is no worse than anyone else. The ones who claim they are bad and mean it are, usually, just human.
He smiles at her pouting sarcasm and turns to lean a knee on the bed. Has to lean over to place her upon it, with her arms as they are, and he stays for a moment. ]
Is that what I'm doing?
[ The bedding part, he means, and questions with feigned surprise, knowingly betrayed by the curl of his lips. ]