[Now, Richard is not the most emotionally aware one out there but that doesn't mean he isn't perceptive. The reaction that Charles gives to him is like a flash of red on a white paper, loud and demanding attention. How curious. Another thing to file away for later.
The serene smile stays on Richard's lips, eyes full of warmness as he listens to the youth.] Charles. You have filled my heart with bright light with your answer. I am certain that with our combined efforts we can make this place better and help the fellow chosen build their lives. And you are right.
[Richard pushes himself up from the chair, walks around the desk right next to Charles. He then places his hand on the ghost's shoulder, giving it a light squeeze.]
Without this world I would not have been able to meet you, Charles. And for that I am very thankful. I am proud to be able to call be able to call me your king. [He then slides his hand to cup Charles' cheek, thumb reassuringly brushing his cheekbone.] But I see you holding out on me. Certainly you would tell me if there was something wrong?
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The serene smile stays on Richard's lips, eyes full of warmness as he listens to the youth.] Charles. You have filled my heart with bright light with your answer. I am certain that with our combined efforts we can make this place better and help the fellow chosen build their lives. And you are right.
[Richard pushes himself up from the chair, walks around the desk right next to Charles. He then places his hand on the ghost's shoulder, giving it a light squeeze.]
Without this world I would not have been able to meet you, Charles. And for that I am very thankful. I am proud to be able to call be able to call me your king. [He then slides his hand to cup Charles' cheek, thumb reassuringly brushing his cheekbone.] But I see you holding out on me. Certainly you would tell me if there was something wrong?