Ouroboros Spine Hung like the pelt of some prey you had worn

He thought she would have struggled and failed. She kept her composure, taking his verbal beating with grace. He thought her weak and incapable of handling her own life. It did not sit well with the raindrop. If he did not wish to earn her trust, his wish had already been granted unto him.

She watched him as he stalked away, giving him none of her breath to be wasted. His usefulness was coming to a close.