Gabe’s eyes flickered with a mix of surprise and appreciation as he watched the shift in Jareth’s demeanor. The mage’s fierce declaration resonated in the air between them, charging it with a raw, unspoken understanding. Gabe’s grin widened, touched with something more genuine than his usual wry smirk.
He tightened his grip on his staff, fingers flexing as he mentally prepared for the clash ahead. The estate loomed over them, silent and malevolent, its shadows deepening with the promise of what lurked within. Gabe cast a sidelong glance at Jareth, the tension in his expression easing for just a moment. There was no room for hesitation now, not with a mage like Jareth at his side, a man who carried his own demons but refused to let them define him.
@Jareth
Now that’s the spirit,Gabe said, voice low and almost approving.
We’re gonna get along just fine, you and me.He took a final drag on his cigarette before crushing the smoldering butt under his heel. The scent of smoke mingled with the crisp night air, a brief indulgence before battle.
He tightened his grip on his staff, fingers flexing as he mentally prepared for the clash ahead. The estate loomed over them, silent and malevolent, its shadows deepening with the promise of what lurked within. Gabe cast a sidelong glance at Jareth, the tension in his expression easing for just a moment. There was no room for hesitation now, not with a mage like Jareth at his side, a man who carried his own demons but refused to let them define him.
Let’s make sure this place doesn’t forget who walked through its doors tonight,Gabe murmured, his voice dripping with the kind of reckless determination that had seen him through more close calls than he cared to count. He turned, taking the first step toward the estate’s dark heart, a dangerous gleam in his eyes.
And if those bastards think they’ve got the upper hand... well, they’re in for a bloody rude awakening.
@Jareth
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