[ His fingers pull involuntarily as she turns her head, too fast for Vax to process. In a way it's better to be able to see her face. It gives him a very clear confirmation that something is amiss. It's the same as the moment that passed between them on the boats: Vex's face is clouded in the same way it had been then as they discussed their friends. ]
I know that.
[ Slowly, not bothering to hide his uncertainty. ]
What's wrong?
[ Because something obviously is. She's thinking of dragons, but Vax can't even try to convince himself that it's something she's sensed outside of this ship. The growing dread in his gut won't be so easily assuaged. The tension strung through Vex's body is a warning bell. Vax can't ignore it, even if he can't see what's alarmed her so clearly. ]
no subject
I know that.
[ Slowly, not bothering to hide his uncertainty. ]
What's wrong?
[ Because something obviously is. She's thinking of dragons, but Vax can't even try to convince himself that it's something she's sensed outside of this ship. The growing dread in his gut won't be so easily assuaged. The tension strung through Vex's body is a warning bell. Vax can't ignore it, even if he can't see what's alarmed her so clearly. ]