[ The lingering traces of anger born of an old grudge had been evident in his eyes up until now. However, the sight of that bittersweet look causes the edges to soften, and he offers a rueful smile of his own. There's no pity evident--he knows being on the receiving end of that is less than pleasant--but there is visible regret that she had to go through that, as well something like understanding.
...Perhaps more understanding than he'd bargained for. His visible eye widens at the next revelation she provides. ]
...Did he, now? Would you mind if I ask what your answer was?
[Maya's watching the man -- Lockon Stratos' -- face again by this point. She appreciates the small, and what she also imagines mature, changes observed therein. No doubt it shows somewhere along her lips.]
[ Lockon isn't really sure what answer he was expecting. It's an unusual answer to hear from most people but... in a way, it seems to fit this woman. Possibly because she's seemed so calm during this entire exchange.
As he shakes his head with a light exhale that could pass for a chuckle, a small, rueful smile crosses his face. ]
I don't know if I'd say it's forgiving. [While she speaks, her shoulders roll slightly, and Maya stares subduedly at a point somewhere along his chin.] There are some things that man did that I'm not sure I'll ever be able to forgive.
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...Perhaps more understanding than he'd bargained for. His visible eye widens at the next revelation she provides. ]
...Did he, now? Would you mind if I ask what your answer was?
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[Maya's watching the man -- Lockon Stratos' -- face again by this point. She appreciates the small, and what she also imagines mature, changes observed therein. No doubt it shows somewhere along her lips.]
... I said no.
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As he shakes his head with a light exhale that could pass for a chuckle, a small, rueful smile crosses his face. ]
You must have a really forgiving nature.
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But I've learned hate does nothing for me.