[ The bigger question is if there's really a winner or a loser no matter the outcome. In most games, especially games played with such competition, there are lines. With this, they're both trying for the same shared prize. While it would seem the first to 'crack' and instigate will be the one who loses, but there's certainly no shame in being a forward and direct suitor. Confidence is key and while Light is certainly used to being chased, he's also someone who strives to set the mood, to be in control.
But today won't see the resolution. Today, they've set the board and began to define the terms. In a small allowance, Light even admits to assuming he'll be here for a little while longer, long enough to see this to the end, however that may be. It isn't a promise to stop searching for a way out, but they both know that isn't going to be an easy find. ]
I'll try to think of creative ways to speak, then.
[ With a grin of his own, he finally steps back. Maybe this isn't such a bad thing after all. ]
I'll leave you to the tea.
[ That said, it really is dangerous to stay for too long under these circumstances. ]
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But today won't see the resolution. Today, they've set the board and began to define the terms. In a small allowance, Light even admits to assuming he'll be here for a little while longer, long enough to see this to the end, however that may be. It isn't a promise to stop searching for a way out, but they both know that isn't going to be an easy find. ]
I'll try to think of creative ways to speak, then.
[ With a grin of his own, he finally steps back. Maybe this isn't such a bad thing after all. ]
I'll leave you to the tea.
[ That said, it really is dangerous to stay for too long under these circumstances. ]