[ Joel doesn't hesitate; he pulls his fist back and slams it hard into the side of her face, giving her a nice black eye. Something to remember him by, should he wind up leaving her alive after all this. ]
That feel real enough for ya?
[ But Ellie isn't any more successful at finding Joel's weak spots than he had been when it came to her. Deep self-reflection has never been one of his hobbies, and the philosophical question of whether he's "real" or not is not one that plagues him late at night. He knows what he enjoys, and what he doesn't, and that's enough for him.
Right now, he's enjoying the way Ellie struggles fruitlessly against his grasp, fighting him and making no headway. ]
If you come back, I'll just kill you again. [ He hums as an idea occurs to him. ] Or maybe I'll leave you alive this time. You can run to Daddy Joel and cry to him about the big bad man. Betcha he'll give you a big ol' hug and promise to protect you. Swear he'll never let anything like this happen to you again. [ He leans in close once more, whispering in Ellie's ear. ]
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That feel real enough for ya?
[ But Ellie isn't any more successful at finding Joel's weak spots than he had been when it came to her. Deep self-reflection has never been one of his hobbies, and the philosophical question of whether he's "real" or not is not one that plagues him late at night. He knows what he enjoys, and what he doesn't, and that's enough for him.
Right now, he's enjoying the way Ellie struggles fruitlessly against his grasp, fighting him and making no headway. ]
If you come back, I'll just kill you again. [ He hums as an idea occurs to him. ] Or maybe I'll leave you alive this time. You can run to Daddy Joel and cry to him about the big bad man. Betcha he'll give you a big ol' hug and promise to protect you. Swear he'll never let anything like this happen to you again. [ He leans in close once more, whispering in Ellie's ear. ]
He's lyin'. He can't protect you from shit.