thinking about characters who seethe quietly and look calm as anything when they step forward like a bow string pulling taut and their complement, always at their side, who recognise that rage and grab their shoulder or arm to hold them back. "hey, easy now." a dog with much more bite than bark and the hand that holds and heels them, tugging on the leash. softly saying their name to try to bring them back to themself, an anchor and a warning in that most familiar of voices. goddamnit





















