[ Istredd tried to do the grown up thing twice, once by walking away, twice by acknowledging fault and asking to move on, but Nero kept needling him. Probably not realizing that apologizing at all is very difficult for him, considering Istredd's pride, and the continuation of disrespect toward him was like a dozen needles constantly jabbing into him with every reply. ]
I saw the killing blow.
[ Metaphorically, he could see a weakness in Nero, how to exploit it, where to press. And it's not like him to be hot-headed but he has his hot buttons just like anyone. Istredd sighs and closes his eyes, trying to calm down.]
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Date: 2023-08-10 02:09 am (UTC)I saw the killing blow.
[ Metaphorically, he could see a weakness in Nero, how to exploit it, where to press. And it's not like him to be hot-headed but he has his hot buttons just like anyone. Istredd sighs and closes his eyes, trying to calm down.]
But it would have been cruel. He's a child.