However, unlike Klavier--who had prior warning and obvious signs--and the twins, this one had figured it out quickly. Nigredo supposed he could find this problematic, except he'd garnered enough excuses in the twelve years of his life to avoid major confrontations. Or so he hoped.
The boy looked back at the elder with an empty expression, no trace of laughter or horror from the previous times. "I hypnotized you," he explained, "as per someone's request. I didn't want to tell you beforehand as it wouldn't be as convincing." A pause. "I'm sorry. I don't have any intentions to do so again." Maybe.
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However, unlike Klavier--who had prior warning and obvious signs--and the twins, this one had figured it out quickly. Nigredo supposed he could find this problematic, except he'd garnered enough excuses in the twelve years of his life to avoid major confrontations. Or so he hoped.
The boy looked back at the elder with an empty expression, no trace of laughter or horror from the previous times. "I hypnotized you," he explained, "as per someone's request. I didn't want to tell you beforehand as it wouldn't be as convincing." A pause. "I'm sorry. I don't have any intentions to do so again." Maybe.