[ He does as Newton instructs and looks at him. Still sparks that look of otherness, of a flavor of anger that's never been directed Newt's way before. But Yzak's brow is pinched, expression strained beneath it, though whether it's from the tasing or because Newton's words are having some effect on him is hard to tell. ]
I'm doing this because— I'm not losing it...!
[ Isn't he?
His eyes squeeze shut, his hand still pressed against his head. ]
Can't let you ... or anyone else ruin it all and take it away from me. After all this...
[ All of the work he's done. The work ... they've done? Together. Like Newton said.
No, if he trusts in it too much, relies on it too much, they're just going to take advantage of it and fuck him over in the end.
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I'm doing this because— I'm not losing it...!
[ Isn't he?
His eyes squeeze shut, his hand still pressed against his head. ]
Can't let you ... or anyone else ruin it all and take it away from me. After all this...
[ All of the work he's done. The work ... they've done? Together. Like Newton said.
No, if he trusts in it too much, relies on it too much, they're just going to take advantage of it and fuck him over in the end.
Right? ]