( the connection snaps and kylo reels, stumbling back from her, away, because distance is necessary.
but, still, he watches her. eyes narrowed and wary like he expects her to retaliate.
she doesn't want this fight, not really. she's tired and wounded and there are others that could be here, instead, having this fight. people who care less.
it's the caring that puzzles him, that makes him hesitate. it's the caring, really, that he fears because caring is weakness. a vulnerability waiting to be exploited. )
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but, still, he watches her. eyes narrowed and wary like he expects her to retaliate.
she doesn't want this fight, not really. she's tired and wounded and there are others that could be here, instead, having this fight. people who care less.
it's the caring that puzzles him, that makes him hesitate. it's the caring, really, that he fears because caring is weakness. a vulnerability waiting to be exploited. )