[ The easiest cop-out would be to say he's being tactical, because Hei never makes any offers without strings attached to strangle or manipulate with. It'd be half-true, because that's the way he functions, at least usually. Except none of the Syndicate's rules apply here. He's learning how to yield more each day. Or perhaps just how to be a bit more human. ]
[ It doesn't come easily, any of it. Too many restless moments second-guessing himself, wondering if he's making the right decisions, if he's even built to do this at all, but Hei's never been one for giving up. ]
Hm. [ Straightening, he jerks a thumb in the direction of the kitchen. Perfectly straight-faced, ] Now take the lizard out of the cage. I'll show you how to flay and bake it.
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[ It doesn't come easily, any of it. Too many restless moments second-guessing himself, wondering if he's making the right decisions, if he's even built to do this at all, but Hei's never been one for giving up. ]
Hm. [ Straightening, he jerks a thumb in the direction of the kitchen. Perfectly straight-faced, ] Now take the lizard out of the cage. I'll show you how to flay and bake it.