[ The fact that Kim is inexpressive is both a point of pride and a point of contention for him. People in the past - people that he should have been more comfortable around - have accused him of being cold, frigid, unfeeling, able to have even the most difficult of conversations without particularly changing inflection or expression. But considering his occupation and considering his place in the world, it has been a worthy shield as well.
It takes a hell of a lot to get him to balk. As it turns out, a young man he had previously believed to be alive, and who he quite likes despite himself, plainly informing him that he's dead fits the bill. ]
What?
[ There is a break in his composure, momentarily crestfallen. Then it smooths over to an expression like stone, the only giveaway being his brows, bunched up in confusion (and yes, distress). ]
What are you talking about? When we first met, you said -- [ There was no way that he could be dead. ] Was that a lie?
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It takes a hell of a lot to get him to balk. As it turns out, a young man he had previously believed to be alive, and who he quite likes despite himself, plainly informing him that he's dead fits the bill. ]
What?
[ There is a break in his composure, momentarily crestfallen. Then it smooths over to an expression like stone, the only giveaway being his brows, bunched up in confusion (and yes, distress). ]
What are you talking about? When we first met, you said -- [ There was no way that he could be dead. ] Was that a lie?
[ God, but he's so young. ]