he has a
way
surgical
precise.

he stares at you
with an
intensity
that crushes.

it is the
scowl

of legend.

truly.

then he
talks.
the illusion is

shattered
as you try
to make sense
of the
slurry.

you

cock your head
in confusion.

he snaps
the scowl back
on.

as if
you
are to blame.

but damn him.

it works.