The man's eyes widened instantly, the fear in them raw. His breathing grew fast and shallow, chest rising and falling rapidly, then he started trembling uncontrollably. His whole body shook, from his shoulders to his hands, as if the very air around him had turned icy.
Kael on the other hand, watched silently, tilting his head slightly, his expression steady and impossible to read.
"What's wrong?" he asked softly, his tone casual, almost like he had no idea what was happening, like he was just observing a curious little problem. "Are you okay?"
The man's shaking only grew worse.
He then released his hold on the man's hair, but he didn't step back. Instead, he positioned himself in front of the man, standing tall. His presence alone made the room feel smaller, tighter and heavier.
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