( Is he out of the cage? Not really, not when there's very few ways to escape something inescapable. The idea gives him pause though. Without knowing if it would be his dear friend or that dear friend's adversary that would perish thanks to his efforts prior to this trip to hell it feels like an anxious uncertainty; even if, strictly speaking, the results shouldn't matter when the set up is what's important in demonstrating his free will.
'this is how you show you're unimpeded by anything?' These thoughts are a distraction. He narrows his eyes, his smile going tight. A hint of dissatisfaction weaving its way into his expression briefly. )
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'this is how you show you're unimpeded by anything?' These thoughts are a distraction. He narrows his eyes, his smile going tight. A hint of dissatisfaction weaving its way into his expression briefly. )