he's been alive nearly a century. he doesn't intentionally hide what he's done for the sake of developing life-saving technology, but he also doesn't expect most people to know. when they discover it, or when he forcibly brings it to attention to ward off people who might be getting too close—he expects the derision. and for karlach, who experienced something so vile against her will, he does think it's important for her to know.
(he doesn't bring up that he's only ever experimented on the worst criminals imaginable, that he leaves innocents out of the question. he's not the type to make excuses for himself.)
in their previous conversations, he'd already commented on her kindness and acceptance of others. for the first time, he is understanding even vaguely what it means for himself. for her to not throw a punch when he halfway expected one. ]
... you needn't force yourself.
[ though the words come more uncertain this time. he's not sure what to do with this reaction, or any reaction short of disgusted yelling and insults coming his way ]
I meant what I said. I don't want you to die. [ a beat ] But everything about that should be on your terms.
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he's been alive nearly a century. he doesn't intentionally hide what he's done for the sake of developing life-saving technology, but he also doesn't expect most people to know. when they discover it, or when he forcibly brings it to attention to ward off people who might be getting too close—he expects the derision. and for karlach, who experienced something so vile against her will, he does think it's important for her to know.
(he doesn't bring up that he's only ever experimented on the worst criminals imaginable, that he leaves innocents out of the question. he's not the type to make excuses for himself.)
in their previous conversations, he'd already commented on her kindness and acceptance of others. for the first time, he is understanding even vaguely what it means for himself. for her to not throw a punch when he halfway expected one. ]
... you needn't force yourself.
[ though the words come more uncertain this time. he's not sure what to do with this reaction, or any reaction short of disgusted yelling and insults coming his way ]
I meant what I said. I don't want you to die. [ a beat ] But everything about that should be on your terms.