[ A good question he nonetheless resents being asked. The truce with Philippa curdled his ambition. The angle of placating Michael felt at many times like no angle — just existing, plain and simple. A state of being incompatible with Terran life, despite their complete dominance. Unpalatable without a frisson of mortal danger, Pippa's signature scent. ]
A shift in the stalemate. [ he decides. Grand is what she expects from him, and it's less pathetic than attempting to share grief with her. She's right: They aren't vulnerable with each other. It's distasteful to both of them. ] But that's something we'd both have to want.
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Date: 2026-02-06 04:13 am (UTC)A shift in the stalemate. [ he decides. Grand is what she expects from him, and it's less pathetic than attempting to share grief with her. She's right: They aren't vulnerable with each other. It's distasteful to both of them. ] But that's something we'd both have to want.