[With considerably more care than he'd demonstrated a moment ago, Kit placed both plates and forks in the kitchen sink. As he turned on the faucet and the sink began to fill with water, he rolled up the sleeves of his shirt and seriously considered ignoring his guest.
Of course, that would only prove harmful to the both of them. Vincent had lashed out at him the night before for even seeming like he was disregarding what he'd been saying. Doing so now, when tensions were obviously running so very high, would lead to a more serious exchange of blows...]
Fear isn't what stayed my hand.
[He added a little soap to the water and then turned off the tap before turning to look at his guest.]
Neither of us has anything to gain by fighting right now. That's all.
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Of course, that would only prove harmful to the both of them. Vincent had lashed out at him the night before for even seeming like he was disregarding what he'd been saying. Doing so now, when tensions were obviously running so very high, would lead to a more serious exchange of blows...]
Fear isn't what stayed my hand.
[He added a little soap to the water and then turned off the tap before turning to look at his guest.]
Neither of us has anything to gain by fighting right now. That's all.
[Or so he said.]