[ Seth genuinely can't tell if it would be any easier to ignore what's happening if he were standing on the other side of the door. Richie's emotions are crippling. They wash over Seth like a tsunami. There's no blocking them. They're underscored by the way the transformation ripples across Richie's face. All Seth can do is watch it happen. Resentment stirs in the depths of his mind. Seth had wanted to be satisfied in providing a meal for his brother. It turns out that he has a hard time managing even that when he's dishing up something more complex than take out.
Despite his assurances, Seth almost lets Richie take the second bite. The deep-seated craving in Richie turns out to be something even Seth struggles to defy. He's been swept up, drawn in too closely and it's only the shock of fangs reemerging that shocks Seth into action. ]
Richie.
[ The outburst is accompanied by Seth's hands, one grabbing Richie's upper arm, the other freezing in an abortive move towards Richie's face. Too many teeth. Seth will take a pass. ]
Jesus, Richie, that's enough. Let him go.
[ The servant is wilting. There's no question about how much more he can stand to give. What Richie's gulped down is going to have to be enough for now. ]
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Despite his assurances, Seth almost lets Richie take the second bite. The deep-seated craving in Richie turns out to be something even Seth struggles to defy. He's been swept up, drawn in too closely and it's only the shock of fangs reemerging that shocks Seth into action. ]
Richie.
[ The outburst is accompanied by Seth's hands, one grabbing Richie's upper arm, the other freezing in an abortive move towards Richie's face. Too many teeth. Seth will take a pass. ]
Jesus, Richie, that's enough. Let him go.
[ The servant is wilting. There's no question about how much more he can stand to give. What Richie's gulped down is going to have to be enough for now. ]