[Adam himself isn't yet sure what he's planning. He just knows this thing with his face is dangerous, and Ronan is unlikely to pull that trigger even if it becomes necessary.
He's not entirely sure he can, either. He remembers Whelk, he remembers having the gun and being relieved when he no longer did, when that power was out of his hands. But he's gone through a lot since then. Maybe he's gotten harder, or maybe there's always been some part of him ready to do awful things, but whatever it is - whatever it is, he knows he's more likely to be able to do it than Ronan is. Especially when the thing in question is something that looks like him.
He sees Ronan falter for a moment, and that only strengthens his resolve. He doesn't want this, whatever is to happen, to be on Ronan. It's not fair to him. He always tries to protect Adam, and Adam loves him for it - though he doesn't like needing to be protected - but this is too much.
He takes the gun, nods.]
I'll keep him here while you go.
[He's not certain yet what he'll do. But either way, Ronan should get rope - whether Adam simply holds his imposter hostage or whether he determines a more permanent solution is necessary. If that's what happens, he doesn't want Ronan there for it.
The double is watching them, seemingly calm, eyes narrow.]
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He's not entirely sure he can, either. He remembers Whelk, he remembers having the gun and being relieved when he no longer did, when that power was out of his hands. But he's gone through a lot since then. Maybe he's gotten harder, or maybe there's always been some part of him ready to do awful things, but whatever it is - whatever it is, he knows he's more likely to be able to do it than Ronan is. Especially when the thing in question is something that looks like him.
He sees Ronan falter for a moment, and that only strengthens his resolve. He doesn't want this, whatever is to happen, to be on Ronan. It's not fair to him. He always tries to protect Adam, and Adam loves him for it - though he doesn't like needing to be protected - but this is too much.
He takes the gun, nods.]
I'll keep him here while you go.
[He's not certain yet what he'll do. But either way, Ronan should get rope - whether Adam simply holds his imposter hostage or whether he determines a more permanent solution is necessary. If that's what happens, he doesn't want Ronan there for it.
The double is watching them, seemingly calm, eyes narrow.]