The bait had worked. As planned, in all honesty. It didn't matter that it was small, subtle, probably not noticeable to most. Sumeragi would notice it. Subaru certainly noticed. He knew enough about him to know what worked, what would catch his attention immediately. It came with getting to know the young Sumeragi well over the course of a year. Once he was fixed onto something, it was hard for him to let it go.
Though he did wonder now if Subaru had changed his peaceful ways towards all.
Clink. A little fresh air while he waited. Not that he'd need to wait long. The tobacco crackled faintly as he lit his cigarette. He wouldn't have to wait long at all. And then he could check his theory as to what the years have done.
Perhaps he'd hear a familiar laugh. Her laugh, maybe? A shadow of it, really. But a shadow was enough to pull at the heartstrings. He had the Sumeragi at his mercy now, but on some level, surely Subaru knew he could see what he wished to see. How bound by the past was he now? Would he want to spill blood over it?
no Subaru don't follow the pretty butterfly
Though he did wonder now if Subaru had changed his peaceful ways towards all.
Clink. A little fresh air while he waited. Not that he'd need to wait long. The tobacco crackled faintly as he lit his cigarette. He wouldn't have to wait long at all. And then he could check his theory as to what the years have done.
Perhaps he'd hear a familiar laugh. Her laugh, maybe? A shadow of it, really. But a shadow was enough to pull at the heartstrings. He had the Sumeragi at his mercy now, but on some level, surely Subaru knew he could see what he wished to see. How bound by the past was he now? Would he want to spill blood over it?
Only one way to find out.