@ephemyrals said: ❛ do you really think you can outrun this? ❜ (kurapika for chrollo)
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It's been some time since Chrollo has been freed from that particular hindrance of being nenless. Yet Chrollo doesn't look even marginally surprised to see the Kurta in front of him. Not does he seem particularly displeased, agitated, or otherwise bothered by the blonde. ( He's quite certain that will jab Kurapika like needles under the skin. ) He merely casts a casual glance towards the younger one while they stand on two different ends of the hallway.
" I'm not outrunning anything. " Chrollo replies calmly, voice as smooth as polished marble and ever bit as unshaken as he looks. " Do you really think you'll get rid of the phantom troupe before you destroy yourself? " Chrollo asks in turn, the right corner of his lip turning upwards ever so slightly. " The odds do not appear to be in your favor. I'm curious. Are you only seeking to reclaim the eyes of the Kurta from that night? Or are you seeking to reclaim all who have been taken? That night wasn't the first time I'd met a Kurta. Though it did yield the most beautiful sets. " Yet even that hadn't been enough to keep Chrollo's interest before he sold them off without a care. " That is why you're on this ship, isn't it? Seeking out the sets that Tserriednich has? " He smiles knowingly, but not cruelly. Maybe that's the worst part - none of Chrollo's words come across as cruel, only calmly thoughtful or reminiscent.
The head lets his gaze linger on Kurapika for a moment longer. " I have no interest in you. " He answers simply with a small shrug of his shoulders. " Did you expect me to hunt you down? I'm not overly fond of such matters. " However... " I have more pressing matters to deal with at the moment. " It was unfortunate that now he had to deal with Hisoka and Kurapika. But at least the latter was likely to be caught up and kept busy in the bloody contest between children. His only focus was on killing Hisoka a second time. ( This time, he would ensure that there would be no return. )
Chrollo moves to walk away, though only a fool would believe that the man was as offguard and reckless as he seemed. Maybe Kurapika would, too blinded by fury that Chrollo had intentionally stabbed at. The chain wielder could be dangerous, but his weaknesses were gaping and easily exploited. Past trauma, friends, and his own self-destructive behaviors were all readily available if Chrollo so chose. " You should go back to playing your bodyguard game, Kurapika. Before your charge gets killed or otherwise injured. " He remarks casually with a last glance over his shoulder. " But if you so wish to be reunited with your brethen, the Troupe will be happy to see it if you pursue us. " A threat spoken with the same light tone as bidding someone farewell.