Blackfeather Woods the story of a ship

Weird post but I wanted to move this along. Miraak's not doing anything but standing there

He wants to mock Damien's brazen display, but in front of a potential member? No. He would not debase himself in such a way. Damien, while of Meldresi's brood, lacks her subtlety, at least here and now. He does not deny that his nephew was clever and swift in his takeover, cementing his lover in the Dark Council with little opposition, but the smashing of a skull was too blunt. There were subtler threats to be made, especially with this little kitten. The entire mood of the encounter had shifted to black comedy to thriller in an instant the moment the Dark Master had arrived.

Despite the quavering fear in her body language, the reluctance and insecurity in her voice, she still stood firm. She offered her services all the while, even if she knew nothing. He looks to Damien, knowing that it was ultimately his decision in the end, but if it were up to him, the girl would stay and be tested.