[ Xenk has no trouble keeping his gaze steady. He is a master of control, enthrallment and mind reading are second nature to him. He does not employ those powers now, nor does he probe into Kirk's mind for the answers he craves, nor the secrets he hides. Xenk knows that some answers are best found of their own will. He has learned that humans are stubborn, but that stubbornness can be surmounted with persistence. And with encouragement.
That he has no novices of his own is no coincidence. Xenk is not a kind maker the way Edgin is. His mind and his memories are not something he likes to share. But he sees great potential in Kirk, and he sees a future where Kirk is strong and capable, where he command respect. That future is Gold.
Xenk releases Kirk's chin and steps back. With Kirk projecting his thoughts on his fangs, or his lips, Xenk doesn't intend to give him what he wants. Not yet. (He really was trying not to listen, but boy, were those thoughts particularly loud.) ]
Then prove it to me. Or if you need, prove it to yourself.
no subject
That he has no novices of his own is no coincidence. Xenk is not a kind maker the way Edgin is. His mind and his memories are not something he likes to share. But he sees great potential in Kirk, and he sees a future where Kirk is strong and capable, where he command respect. That future is Gold.
Xenk releases Kirk's chin and steps back. With Kirk projecting his thoughts on his fangs, or his lips, Xenk doesn't intend to give him what he wants. Not yet. (He really was trying not to listen, but boy, were those thoughts particularly loud.) ]
Then prove it to me. Or if you need, prove it to yourself.