[He stares at her for a long while, eye narrowed. Then, his wings sag ever so slightly.]
You're not leaving.
[Black Hat states it flatly - he wants to attack her and be done with it, but explaining that to Flug, about how he sank their bizarre alliance and hurt something Flug cares for that won't rebound so easily is a daunting prospect. Flug is so securely in his grasp now, never to leave his side, and yet he can't do something to risk it.
He can ask about it, though.]
Is there anything short of me pulling your wires out and tying them in knots that will make you go away?
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You're not leaving.
[Black Hat states it flatly - he wants to attack her and be done with it, but explaining that to Flug, about how he sank their bizarre alliance and hurt something Flug cares for that won't rebound so easily is a daunting prospect. Flug is so securely in his grasp now, never to leave his side, and yet he can't do something to risk it.
He can ask about it, though.]
Is there anything short of me pulling your wires out and tying them in knots that will make you go away?