[Richard answers to Charles downright luminescent smile with a more calm and controlled one. Well, it seems like securing the youth's trust and adoration for now was easier than he initially thought. Guess he hadn't entirely lost his touch when it came to sweet talking someone. Though he's not certain he's in the clear waters just yet.
He slides his fingers along Charles' jawline, carefully taking his chin between his fingers as he lifts his head up just a little. Definitely not looming over him like a hawk that's spotted its prey or anything, nope.
But ah, there it is. Exactly what Richard had wanted to hear during this whole meeting. And honestly? He was kinda expecting to have do more fishing than this but he's glad that Charles jumped right into it.]
So, you have indeed heard of this troubling rumor. [There's a silent spike of ire in Richard's mind. Though it is aimed at Silco, who failed to pluck out this seed before it took root in Charles' mind, rather than at his subject.] Yes, it had come to my attention that might be the case. However, I would like to know exactly what you heard and from who.
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He slides his fingers along Charles' jawline, carefully taking his chin between his fingers as he lifts his head up just a little. Definitely not looming over him like a hawk that's spotted its prey or anything, nope.
But ah, there it is. Exactly what Richard had wanted to hear during this whole meeting. And honestly? He was kinda expecting to have do more fishing than this but he's glad that Charles jumped right into it.]
So, you have indeed heard of this troubling rumor. [There's a silent spike of ire in Richard's mind. Though it is aimed at Silco, who failed to pluck out this seed before it took root in Charles' mind, rather than at his subject.] Yes, it had come to my attention that might be the case. However, I would like to know exactly what you heard and from who.