NIKI
"If you did poison the wrong cup, at least you can die well in the knowledge that your sense of humour is intact," Niki says in response to Vesper's picking him out, the boy turning the golden hairpin this way and that between scarred and dexterous fingers, giving it the same quality check as its sister piece. Taking it apart to inspect the blade, only once he is satisfied does he put it back together and set it down in the box once more.
Raising an eyebrow at the other man's comment about Flora and the nature of their relationship, if one could call it that, Niki gives a slow nod. "I see. All the better for her not to have remained dead, then," he says, glancing back to the hair pins.
"I am glad you approve." Though the remark is quiet and as dry as any of Niki's others, the sincerity in his tone, expression (and yes, thoughts) shines through. "I do not normally make adjustments like this to the jewellery I craft. It was an interesting project." Evident in the way he'd opted for the additional decorative flourishes. "They can be worn as a pair or separately, though I doubt your sisters will want to see the other go without."
Taking up his cup once more, the surprise that oils the gears of his thoughts has Niki tilting his head. It isn't the first time someone has suggested he pay a visit to Torchline, and the reluctance to leave all that he knows is evident enough without telepathy. "I have not, no," he says. "I could always arrange to have things sent down to you, if that would suffice. I doubt I would do well in the hot weather."
Raising an eyebrow at the other man's comment about Flora and the nature of their relationship, if one could call it that, Niki gives a slow nod. "I see. All the better for her not to have remained dead, then," he says, glancing back to the hair pins.
"I am glad you approve." Though the remark is quiet and as dry as any of Niki's others, the sincerity in his tone, expression (and yes, thoughts) shines through. "I do not normally make adjustments like this to the jewellery I craft. It was an interesting project." Evident in the way he'd opted for the additional decorative flourishes. "They can be worn as a pair or separately, though I doubt your sisters will want to see the other go without."
Taking up his cup once more, the surprise that oils the gears of his thoughts has Niki tilting his head. It isn't the first time someone has suggested he pay a visit to Torchline, and the reluctance to leave all that he knows is evident enough without telepathy. "I have not, no," he says. "I could always arrange to have things sent down to you, if that would suffice. I doubt I would do well in the hot weather."
my body's on the line now, I can't fight this time now
I can feel the light shine on my face
I can feel the light shine on my face
