[ He's quiet a moment as he regards Toby, trying to train his expression to stoicism, but there's still a ghost of that sadistic little grin gleaming in his eyes. After Toby speaks, the pause draws out a moment, and then suddenly he's grabbing Toby's chin roughly with his thumb and fingers. ]
Of course you're important to me. [ The grin spreads. ] Why wouldn't you be?
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Of course you're important to me. [ The grin spreads. ] Why wouldn't you be?