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>That comment wasn’t filled with malice. It was a statement of fact.
>”Like, something deep down is really, r-really against getting anywhere near you.”
>”It doesn’t make a lick, uh, of sense.”
>”Every shred of this body says you are demonic!”
>That was the first thing he said with conviction.
>He let the statement linger, adding gravitas.
“Okay… Is that all you wanted?”
>Maybe you should leave him to Aggron.
>Let her deal with the intruder.
>Zoroark hesitated, finally having found the courage to look you in the eyes longer than a second.
>”B-But you seem… upright…?”
>Bit of a backhanded compliment.
>You heard that question mark in his voice.
>”Can’t believe I’m…” He shook his head back and forth.
>You turned to leave.
>”Wait, wait, WAIT!” Zoroark nearly screamed, running up to you.
>He retreated a step, when you glanced back at him.