Martin K(nife) Blackwood

[ It can be both? Jon told him to come here, but Algric had been worried about himself, and had accepted Jon’s request despite the danger. And now ... he risks tilting his head up towards where Martin and Tim are, hugging. Desperately glad to have Tim there to anchor Martin in a way that Algric truly can’t.

(He should have realised what that revelation would mean to Martin. He hadn’t known at this stage, only suspected.)

With aching slowness, he hauls his feet out of the water and back onto solid ground. He stands too, keeping his head turned away, and wraps his own chilly arms around his double. ]

He’s a monster. Like - like you said.

[ His voice drops. ]

I want to - to prevent your horrible future too.