[His hands have folded on his chest, and he opens them in a sort of hapless shrug. for her to witness from the area he has bound her to. She might be able to hear the pleased smile in his voice when he speaks again]
Because now you are here. And I'll keep you alive as long as I need. If you refuse food, I will force feed you. If you find some clever way to strangle yourself, I will bind you further. If that is the life you choose, then so be it. But you see Rey -- I've already won.
[A hollow victory, but at this rate, he will take the victories he can get. He leans upward to observe her reaction to this information, a blank stare in his eyes. He lifts a hand to stroke at her cheek.]
no subject
[His hands have folded on his chest, and he opens them in a sort of hapless shrug. for her to witness from the area he has bound her to. She might be able to hear the pleased smile in his voice when he speaks again]
Because now you are here. And I'll keep you alive as long as I need. If you refuse food, I will force feed you. If you find some clever way to strangle yourself, I will bind you further. If that is the life you choose, then so be it. But you see Rey -- I've already won.
[A hollow victory, but at this rate, he will take the victories he can get. He leans upward to observe her reaction to this information, a blank stare in his eyes. He lifts a hand to stroke at her cheek.]
You're mine. Whether you like it, or not.