[He could have both of his eyes removed, and he would still be able to sense how her mood was troubled and twisted up. As much as people in their world liked to think it, Silco was no fool to how many of his actions affected those around him for better or worse. There were times when sacrifices needed to be made, but those that remained a loyal part of his faction he did what he could to keep them safe and provided for. That was the cost of loyalty to him.
But Jinx had been special. It hadn't meant to be that way honestly, as much as he had experienced a connection through similar life experiences when they had met. She had slipped passed his defenses without him intending for it to occur, and she stayed there, rooted in the closest sphere of his life as he encouraged her and provided her education and opportunities. She had always been special to him.
And he had seen how the sister had destroyed all that fragile confidence with the enforcer. It hadn't taken much - never did - but he knew. His actions would cause ripples, and her attitude despite her best efforts to hide it made it clear that her abandonment issues had risen to the surface. The timing likely didn't help after a month of her ignoring him and within weeks of them coming to a resolution, he had to admit that he had found comfort with another person.
And he would continue to do so as long as he and Richard found benefit in the trust they had developed with one another. He didn't expect it to last after all. Why would anyone associate with a monster like him for any length of time? This was his first non-monetary sexual relationship he had had since... no, he wasn't thinking about that.
Instead, he pulled his chair in further from the table and picked up the sandwich in his hands. He took a small bite and chewed thoughtfully as he determined the differences between this one and previous iterations.]
It is good. I enjoy the changes you made. [He wiped the corner of his mouth with the pad of his thumb.] You are aware you can talk to me about anything, yes?
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Date: 2024-07-15 07:40 pm (UTC)But Jinx had been special. It hadn't meant to be that way honestly, as much as he had experienced a connection through similar life experiences when they had met. She had slipped passed his defenses without him intending for it to occur, and she stayed there, rooted in the closest sphere of his life as he encouraged her and provided her education and opportunities. She had always been special to him.
And he had seen how the sister had destroyed all that fragile confidence with the enforcer. It hadn't taken much - never did - but he knew. His actions would cause ripples, and her attitude despite her best efforts to hide it made it clear that her abandonment issues had risen to the surface. The timing likely didn't help after a month of her ignoring him and within weeks of them coming to a resolution, he had to admit that he had found comfort with another person.
And he would continue to do so as long as he and Richard found benefit in the trust they had developed with one another. He didn't expect it to last after all. Why would anyone associate with a monster like him for any length of time? This was his first non-monetary sexual relationship he had had since... no, he wasn't thinking about that.
Instead, he pulled his chair in further from the table and picked up the sandwich in his hands. He took a small bite and chewed thoughtfully as he determined the differences between this one and previous iterations.]
It is good. I enjoy the changes you made. [He wiped the corner of his mouth with the pad of his thumb.] You are aware you can talk to me about anything, yes?