[It actually hadn't occurred to him that he was practically glowering at Dahlia, so he does his best to correct that when it's pointed out.]
Consider it part of my continued adjustment to this developing situation.
[Is it that hard to apologize, Szayel. Really.
He appreciates going straight to business though. It's better than continuing to dwell on...things.]
A flash of pink. I made an attempt to fight back while in my magical form. But every slash I made, every strike...countered, like my movements were as plain as day.
[That sour look returns, if only briefly. It's the worst way for him to lose a battle. It's like back at Las Noches. The very reason he chose to accept the offer to come here...]
All activity stopped once the fatal blow was delivered, so I imagine she left rather quickly or simply concealed herself to confirm her kill. [...] I did not die instantly, though I was unable to get a message out as my injuries were severe enough to make my body useless until I finally succumbed.
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Consider it part of my continued adjustment to this developing situation.
[Is it that hard to apologize, Szayel. Really.
He appreciates going straight to business though. It's better than continuing to dwell on...things.]
A flash of pink. I made an attempt to fight back while in my magical form. But every slash I made, every strike...countered, like my movements were as plain as day.
[That sour look returns, if only briefly. It's the worst way for him to lose a battle. It's like back at Las Noches. The very reason he chose to accept the offer to come here...]
All activity stopped once the fatal blow was delivered, so I imagine she left rather quickly or simply concealed herself to confirm her kill. [...] I did not die instantly, though I was unable to get a message out as my injuries were severe enough to make my body useless until I finally succumbed.