[ he sees the cough, it makes the whole matter of it even worse. the snow globe hurls itself at him, and his heart leaps up into his throat as he catches it, just barely. the surge of heat blossoms in his chest from the reaction and instantly he darts after him.

rochalízo, who thrust courage into his heart beyond martyrdom, who crawled into the spaces of his brain the days after, who is braver than he knows is possible for someone so young. no wonder xie lian adores him too. this will be another knife between the ribs. kaeya hates that he has been assigned the one to twist it. ]

I know. But if they think I'm going to put that sword to your throat without a fight, you have another thing coming. After everything.

[ he slides quickly in the snow and kicks the sword with the edge of his heel to send it skittering away. ]

No.