[Their circumstances change so abruptly that Crane is forced to adapt; he inhales deeply and forces down a sharp pain as he lets his hand go limp. This isn't cowardice or submission, he tells himself. It's a cunning use of strategy. Intelligent people like him are always chided for using their own tools.]
Point taken. Now. If you would be so kind as to let go of me?
[Strength. Domination. Tall and undoubtedly powerful? He's reminded of Bane somewhat. He hadn't been fearful then, either. He had been aware - and he had been fearless, which had made them capable of working together in the first place. Everyone had thought him weak because of his stature and manner, but he'd proven them wrong.]
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Point taken. Now. If you would be so kind as to let go of me?
[Strength. Domination. Tall and undoubtedly powerful? He's reminded of Bane somewhat. He hadn't been fearful then, either. He had been aware - and he had been fearless, which had made them capable of working together in the first place. Everyone had thought him weak because of his stature and manner, but he'd proven them wrong.]