So much for that not-bristling. The actuary's flippancy prompts a glower that sharpens as it speaks; if it objects so much to the assistance, Rinzler will be sure not to repeat the fault.
But then it lags. Then it continues. And Rinzler doesn't need the needling flickers of [Warning—] to recognize the danger here.
"Enforcer."
The word snarls out in a clatter of static: the ticking growl suddenly loud enough to feel through the metal floor. It's joined to a fluid step. A twitch of fingers: up and back. If the motions before had broadcast predator, the faceless regard is much, much sharper now.
no subject
But then it lags. Then it continues. And Rinzler doesn't need the needling flickers of [Warning—] to recognize the danger here.
"Enforcer."
The word snarls out in a clatter of static: the ticking growl suddenly loud enough to feel through the metal floor. It's joined to a fluid step. A twitch of fingers: up and back. If the motions before had broadcast predator, the faceless regard is much, much sharper now.
More vicious.
"Demonstration required?"