[The directness of that statement is a statement of its own: that it is worth considering, if nothing else. He isn't about to hang any hope on a stranger's cryptic assertions, but with the set of the hook begins the slow unspooling of his curiosity.
Should you recall what it is— He's kept nothing hidden. (No one has asked.) What was it Ralston saw? There is nothing there.
Nothing; nichevo.
His eyes narrow to think of it.
Still looking out from the cell, now resting his head against one of his fists, the Darkling watches him go until the iron bars make it impossible to follow.]
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Should you recall what it is— He's kept nothing hidden. (No one has asked.) What was it Ralston saw? There is nothing there.
Nothing; nichevo.
His eyes narrow to think of it.
Still looking out from the cell, now resting his head against one of his fists, the Darkling watches him go until the iron bars make it impossible to follow.]