[ he's seeing cards in their future, just as he is seeing himself probably losing very badly — but somehow, this view of the future isn't all that terrible, mostly because it means spending more time with octavian.
and it seems like his somewhat-impulsive comment hasn't made things worse; if anything, it is better, with that confirmation that his words are working.
and imagine that — he's never been particularly great with his words, or so he feels in any case, and yet somehow with octavian, finding the right thing to say feels... easier. ]
Good, [ is all he says in response, taking a sip of his drink; good that it's working, good that he believes him. ]
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and it seems like his somewhat-impulsive comment hasn't made things worse; if anything, it is better, with that confirmation that his words are working.
and imagine that — he's never been particularly great with his words, or so he feels in any case, and yet somehow with octavian, finding the right thing to say feels... easier. ]
Good, [ is all he says in response, taking a sip of his drink; good that it's working, good that he believes him. ]