Killian steps aside, intent to let Lex's anger flow free. His reservations about the cruelty festering inside her drop like he'd been hit by Knock Off. Though they shared the burden of his presence together. Kaito was Lex's demon. Killian had no say on how she confronted it.

Her scream shoots tension into his neck and shoulders. Quiet, observant, the broker retrieves his cigarette from his pocket.

Come to me sweet princess of nicotine. We've been apart for too long. Please, relieve me of the burden upon my shoulders.

Cigarette smoke dances alongside the scent of saltwater above him. Weeks of hardwork thrown out the window.

"I-I don't know."

The captain is a broken and terrified man. Killian could make it all worse. Chu-e Choi's chamber of secrets and torture swarms his thoughts. Another exhale of smoke, "So much worse." Killian mutters as it trails.

Digits reach for Lex's shoulder, not to stop her, but draw her attention. "He doesn't need to tell you." he nods to Orbeetle, "If they met recently, Cosmo can show you." but not without a price. Killian's fingers squeeze, a Tangela of tension twisting his stomach.

"It's not gentle, and it will break him." why he's offering? Lips purse tight. Rocket isn't worth her soul but is Kaito? Maybe."Yes or no?" please say no Lex, don't make him watch you sink.

Don't let him lose you.

Alexandra Briarwood - Sink or Swim