#context ?

interrogation tactics had never been ren’s strong suit. a threatening and merciless work ethic would never compensate for a lack of dramatic flair, or a propensity to strike fear into the heart of one’s victim. this wasn’t the target, but his decoy and a resilient one at that. ren might have found it admirable if it wasn’t so irritating. when mercury happened upon the scene he’d find the dragon leant up against the wall, casual almost while their knife spun in dextrous hand. the decoy tied to the chair was surrounded by two bodies, bleeding out from almost surgical slits clean across their necks. some bodyguards they’d been. while the hémù clan assassin didn’t say anything they raised their eyebrow, conveying in the most sarcastic way one could without talking   ;   “   no, please. it’s not like i have anything better to do than waste my time waiting for you to arrive.   ”   @exspirat   /   semi - plotted.