Many words could describe Zeereth, but "reasonable" was not one. The same reason why he had managed to live so long was the same reason that often got him into trouble; his survival instinct. Even if this man didn't harm him himself- if for no other reason than to make sure he was paid- he knew that whoever he was taking him to was likely far less kind. They always were.
But for now his best option was to simply wait for an opening, or at the very least figure out some sort of weak point. At least his cloak fulfilled its purpose of hiding what he did beneath it, making it easy to keep a hand near his materials even as he pretended to be obedient and walked in front of Edwon. What he lacked in strength he more than made up for with speed and dexterity, so all he needed was a moment...
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Date: 2020-05-13 07:32 pm (UTC)But for now his best option was to simply wait for an opening, or at the very least figure out some sort of weak point. At least his cloak fulfilled its purpose of hiding what he did beneath it, making it easy to keep a hand near his materials even as he pretended to be obedient and walked in front of Edwon. What he lacked in strength he more than made up for with speed and dexterity, so all he needed was a moment...