['Does it even matter', the words make Richard bristle and his lips press together in thin line in annoyance. Just what kind of question that is? Of course it matters to him to know what all people were speaking of him behind his back. He might use words of praise and affection with Charles, speak of words about friendship and trust, while in truth he was still estimation just where does his loyalty truly lies.
But the mild annoyance turned into visible anger when he hears the youth's answer. It was like the name of the previous king alone worked like oil to the flames. Richard had mentioned Henry by name only once to Silco in moment of weakness, when the other man had tried to guide him through the nightmares of his own mind. It did not only anger him that his lover had decided to poke at that wound behind his back -- not trusting Richard's own words enough.
He takes deep breath, forcing his wrath down his throat. There was a lot to unpack with Charles' words. But first one thing needed to be addressed]
And what did you tell him of the Henry? [He remembers Charles once mentioning that the history was not his strongest suite and well.. That could be either curse or blessing in this case.]
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But the mild annoyance turned into visible anger when he hears the youth's answer. It was like the name of the previous king alone worked like oil to the flames. Richard had mentioned Henry by name only once to Silco in moment of weakness, when the other man had tried to guide him through the nightmares of his own mind. It did not only anger him that his lover had decided to poke at that wound behind his back -- not trusting Richard's own words enough.
He takes deep breath, forcing his wrath down his throat. There was a lot to unpack with Charles' words. But first one thing needed to be addressed]
And what did you tell him of the Henry? [He remembers Charles once mentioning that the history was not his strongest suite and well.. That could be either curse or blessing in this case.]