Naila al-Kimyai is the Demon's (head) wrote in rooms,
Re: Library: Ra's and Iris
[He watched that shudder, watched it twinge and move her. It was not the first time he'd seen such things happen to her body, but the first time that it drew such a question from within him.]
I do know, Colombe. And I know this is different from the other times. [Those times she had not run from him; it was not he she feared.
Him.
His spine straightened, realization blooming hot up the nape of his neck.] No, you can't. But you can talk to your friends. To me. Have I not been here for you? [Save for a time... The Detective's question. Her sudden fear; his gaze settled on her.] But I don't know many of your friends. Would you tell me about them?