[ He could press more about the unanswered question, but really, there's no need. A non-answer is still an answer, even if it's not satisfying. The way that he'd like to know more is almost hungry, but as is always the case with his hungers, he never lets that come before anything else. And besides, this is only a few words so far. It wouldn't do to get ahead of himself.
Though besides that, when he pushes aside that strain of interest, what he chooses to focus on is surprising. Sebastian cants his head very lightly, though it's not out of confusion. Only surprise. ]
No, they are not. Perhaps they could be in time, but... [ He trails off as his gaze turns to the gore that still remains. ] They are mortal. Just because they take value in strength does not change that. Mortality has that unfortunate effect, in my experience.
[ Almost automatically, he reaches into the coat of his COST uniform to produce a handkerchief, as odd as it may seem. He carries himself as a gentleman when amongst mortals, so whether this is a joke to that respect or simply a habit isn't clear. He offers it quite casually regardless. ]
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Though besides that, when he pushes aside that strain of interest, what he chooses to focus on is surprising. Sebastian cants his head very lightly, though it's not out of confusion. Only surprise. ]
No, they are not. Perhaps they could be in time, but... [ He trails off as his gaze turns to the gore that still remains. ] They are mortal. Just because they take value in strength does not change that. Mortality has that unfortunate effect, in my experience.
[ Almost automatically, he reaches into the coat of his COST uniform to produce a handkerchief, as odd as it may seem. He carries himself as a gentleman when amongst mortals, so whether this is a joke to that respect or simply a habit isn't clear. He offers it quite casually regardless. ]