[ Cassel is dismissive, sarcastic, and Royce feels a little bit of fury rise up in his throat. He's different, now, he's - he's supposed to be better. More forgiving. But being here, in a place where he's quickly reminded that the rules don't matter, in a place where he's being controlled against his will - it raises his hackles.
Adelina apologizes, which makes Royce actually feel vaguely bad, but - he won't let Cassel get away with this. ]
Don't act too smug. You're on as much of a leash as I am. [ Royce drawls at Cassel. He looks at Adelina. ] Go on. Call him off the rest of the way.
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Adelina apologizes, which makes Royce actually feel vaguely bad, but - he won't let Cassel get away with this. ]
Don't act too smug. You're on as much of a leash as I am. [ Royce drawls at Cassel. He looks at Adelina. ] Go on. Call him off the rest of the way.