[Interesting reaction. Something to be taken, dissected, catalogued. Every thing a knife when wielded well. There is some part of him that recognizes it, or perhaps that projects upon it what it might mean: some terrible loss. He danced with Miranda once upon a time, and then with Thomas while she watched.
Of course, it could be feigned. That would make it a very specific manipulation, and this man all the more dangerous for it.
He lifts a hand up, elbow cradled in its opposite, and brushes his knuckles against the bristles of his beard. It's a contemplative pose. The Thinker.]
Undoubtedly. [Since it seems they're having that sort of conversation. Back and forth. He actually thinks this young man may well be testing him.] But owing to the-- [A faint gesture out to the dance floor. He has two rings on his left hand, they glint in the light.] unfamiliarity of the dance I thought it best to abstain until I've a better grasp of the steps.
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Of course, it could be feigned. That would make it a very specific manipulation, and this man all the more dangerous for it.
He lifts a hand up, elbow cradled in its opposite, and brushes his knuckles against the bristles of his beard. It's a contemplative pose. The Thinker.]
Undoubtedly. [Since it seems they're having that sort of conversation. Back and forth. He actually thinks this young man may well be testing him.] But owing to the-- [A faint gesture out to the dance floor. He has two rings on his left hand, they glint in the light.] unfamiliarity of the dance I thought it best to abstain until I've a better grasp of the steps.