neo the baby slayer. (phonomania) wrote in nevermore_logs, |
Despite his arrogance and the monster inside of him, Neoptolemus had no intention of becoming his father's enemy. Not out of respect, not out of some deep-seated love for him-- he honestly couldn't say why, but it wasn't out of fear of him, either.
"You're the one who threw the first punch," he pointed out, tonguing the wound at his lip. "If anyone is making enemies here, it's you, father. You know what I am. You know what I've done. Trust me--" The boy leaned in. "I'm the last person you want as an enemy."