I feel all wet because of the blood soaking, but my tears add up to it. One drop leaks down to where Elric’s fist is still planted inside. “You have the right to bring me to justice. Maybe this way I can finally get the punishment I deserve.” I push his hands deeper, encouraging it despite all the warnings my blood gives to me. He is not using any titanium, but he can still open some scars. Just before I let him take the final blow, he goes rigid. “What’s wrong? Isn’t this what you came for?” He bite into his razor teeth, clearly pissed. “How can you just give up so easily?” “Why? Is that a bad thing?” Sniffing as if the answer it obvious, he replies, “If you have no intention to fight back, then this will be useless. And just so you know, I will not give you the gift of release. Era

