If the way he stares at Dirk a little owlishly is anything to go by, he's surprised by that response. Perhaps he shouldn't be, not when he's given him quite a lot to process, and none of it is particularly light. They both know of their designs to die in order to achieve their duties, at least to some extent, but never had he laid bare the scheme behind his own.
And so, he simply nods, lowering his gaze to his hands; allowing Dirk what time he needs in order to gather himself. His words. His thoughts. Whatever it might be that needs to be done. Honestly, putting his design to words for the first time like this...it's not easy, and it certainly makes him reflect on his lot.
On all he's had to do, had to suffer, and for so long. That he'd look forward to his demise, that he'd try to likewise orchestrate Elidibus' as well in a final act of mercy and love...
What a sorry existence theirs has been, but finally they might know peace once again.
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And so, he simply nods, lowering his gaze to his hands; allowing Dirk what time he needs in order to gather himself. His words. His thoughts. Whatever it might be that needs to be done. Honestly, putting his design to words for the first time like this...it's not easy, and it certainly makes him reflect on his lot.
On all he's had to do, had to suffer, and for so long. That he'd look forward to his demise, that he'd try to likewise orchestrate Elidibus' as well in a final act of mercy and love...
What a sorry existence theirs has been, but finally they might know peace once again.