[He tests it to be sure by putting his weight on it and shit that hurts worse than he expected, yielding a hiss through his teeth at the resulting pain. But he gives it a second try, more slowly, and he can at least stand on it.]
Enough to get away from all this.
[Which he needs to act on fast. The pain brings clarity, and he steps back again, half worried that if he instead turns his back and walks off quickly she might relapse and sink that blade into his back. But the faster he gets out of here the less likely he'll be lured back in by that music himself, he suspects. No time to waste.]
no subject
[He tests it to be sure by putting his weight on it and shit that hurts worse than he expected, yielding a hiss through his teeth at the resulting pain. But he gives it a second try, more slowly, and he can at least stand on it.]
Enough to get away from all this.
[Which he needs to act on fast. The pain brings clarity, and he steps back again, half worried that if he instead turns his back and walks off quickly she might relapse and sink that blade into his back. But the faster he gets out of here the less likely he'll be lured back in by that music himself, he suspects. No time to waste.]
You should too.