[He exhales once, sharply. Pained, even. Lifts his hands to bare the shackles as an example of what she already knows, leaning in by the barest inch to set his stare closer to her level, as if it's a sign of sincerity.] I can't hurt you like this.
You already know I can't.
[Again, he pauses. Licks the edge of his lip before marking it with his teeth.] Please.
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You already know I can't.
[Again, he pauses. Licks the edge of his lip before marking it with his teeth.] Please.