Zenov's gaze slowly lifted… not to Val but to the portrait. And for the first time since they got there, Zenov bowed with all his might as though the person on the portrait could see his efforts.
Even with his head still bent slightly, he directed his words to Val after paying his tribute.
"That is not a 'who' you question so casually." He said and Val furrowed, trying to understand his words. And then without warning, Zenov's eyes shifted to Val in a spine chilling way.
"…That is someone who can hear you."
What?
"... What?" Val caught the words that escaped his lips late.
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Val's eyes scanned the face of the petite looking man, taking deep breaths as the trauma from Galifian's fingers flooded his thoughts.
He was panicking as he gritted his teeth in defence, backing up slowly in a predatory stance.
They were all perverts... All of them!
