[reverse darkest timeline AU: and this is the way out of here]

[stilljustandrew]

He's tried to think about taking off the cuffs, as Brix told him to. It's hard to think about: painful, and frightening, and disturbing in a way that's somehow worse than either. It feels wrong.

But he said he would try, and he's been trying. It isn't his fault if it's too hard to keep doing for long.

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[hadyougoing]

Ava's expression is pleasantly neutral as she escorts Brix down the hall. She's not sure what to expect, honestly, and she's trying to steel herself in case it's not good.

But she does slide Brix one glance that cracks a little--just a hint of anxiety flashing through.

Then it's back to business. "Hey Andrew."