The little black eyes widened, thought they were accompanied by a rather dark curve of his lips. Mal hadn't attacked and had made his story even more believable.
Tai Huang licked his lips when he neared the door, reaching into his pocket. His eys stayed on Mal. He'd fought and killed many men to maintain his position, but he suddenly felt the assumptions about his prisoner might all be wrong-- including being safe within a few feet of him.
The key jangled in the lock while he looked to make sure no one was coming, one hand staying securely on the revolver. It might not be the smartest move but he wasn't above protecting the treasure he'd been promised.
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Date: 2007-08-15 05:42 am (UTC)Tai Huang licked his lips when he neared the door, reaching into his pocket. His eys stayed on Mal. He'd fought and killed many men to maintain his position, but he suddenly felt the assumptions about his prisoner might all be wrong-- including being safe within a few feet of him.
The key jangled in the lock while he looked to make sure no one was coming, one hand staying securely on the revolver. It might not be the smartest move but he wasn't above protecting the treasure he'd been promised.