[His smile is faint and wistful as he follows Dimitri, apparently calm now that all the pressure that has been stashed up in him has been released. It's a treacherous peace because IV's temper is pretty much like an active volcano, but for now he has withdrawn his claws.
Their short trip to the kitchen means nothing to him, although he does note and silently appreciate what's basically a stranger and some hired kitchen personal go out of their ways to give him a little piece of home. The tea he eventually settles on is Hibiscus; mainly for the red color and the strong, but pleasant sourness it carries.
Once they are ready to sit down IV does so and nurses his tea in a decidedly calm and well-mannered way, showing that he has actually good upbringing. He listens silently to what Dimitri is saying and only sets his tea down to tap his fingers against the table plate once he is done speaking.]
See, that's already the first place where I see Bede run into a cinch. Communication skills don't seem to be a particular specialty of his, based on what I heard during those interviews. Then there's also his pride - which is good and well, until it's time to fess up and admit that there is currently more going on than what you alone can handle. Having him put on an attitude with people who have volunteered to help out is a pretty surefire way to make sure that they will think twice before offering their goodwill again.
[He takes another sip from his tea.]
I also understood that he has already taken over the gym of his mentor, yes?
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[His smile is faint and wistful as he follows Dimitri, apparently calm now that all the pressure that has been stashed up in him has been released. It's a treacherous peace because IV's temper is pretty much like an active volcano, but for now he has withdrawn his claws.
Their short trip to the kitchen means nothing to him, although he does note and silently appreciate what's basically a stranger and some hired kitchen personal go out of their ways to give him a little piece of home. The tea he eventually settles on is Hibiscus; mainly for the red color and the strong, but pleasant sourness it carries.
Once they are ready to sit down IV does so and nurses his tea in a decidedly calm and well-mannered way, showing that he has actually good upbringing. He listens silently to what Dimitri is saying and only sets his tea down to tap his fingers against the table plate once he is done speaking.]
See, that's already the first place where I see Bede run into a cinch. Communication skills don't seem to be a particular specialty of his, based on what I heard during those interviews. Then there's also his pride - which is good and well, until it's time to fess up and admit that there is currently more going on than what you alone can handle. Having him put on an attitude with people who have volunteered to help out is a pretty surefire way to make sure that they will think twice before offering their goodwill again.
[He takes another sip from his tea.]
I also understood that he has already taken over the gym of his mentor, yes?