[ This is... actually a lot like praise, coming from him. Look, Dodger, he has faith in your strength. Somewhat. Just not your decisions, clearly. ]
[ He half-smirks, and stares right back at the other man, examining the subtle changes in his expression. ]
Think I'll pass this time, but thanks. [ Because with Hawke's warning, he's pretty damn sure the torture Dodger has in mind is not the kind he might want. ] You can definitely hit me though, assuming you can manage that without cracking my goddamn skull open.
[ It's been a while since he's been properly abused. Xanxus had (correctly) deduced that he liked it too much and abstained from using it as punishment for whatever crime he thought Squalo committed against him. ]
no subject
Maybe you let him kill you before.
[ This is... actually a lot like praise, coming from him. Look, Dodger, he has faith in your strength. Somewhat. Just not your decisions, clearly. ]
[ He half-smirks, and stares right back at the other man, examining the subtle changes in his expression. ]
Think I'll pass this time, but thanks. [ Because with Hawke's warning, he's pretty damn sure the torture Dodger has in mind is not the kind he might want. ] You can definitely hit me though, assuming you can manage that without cracking my goddamn skull open.
[ It's been a while since he's been properly abused. Xanxus had (correctly) deduced that he liked it too much and abstained from using it as punishment for whatever crime he thought Squalo committed against him. ]