[ dimitri raises an eyebrow, and then, in a mildly dry tone, fully intent on teasing him, ] A man grows a beard and then wisdom follows with it, I suppose.
Very well. I look towards your instruction, Claude von Riegan. I am in your debt.
[ no small feat to make a prince indebted to a duke, but ...
dimitri frowns at the way he talks, which is something he hasn't considered much - though granted, he did not have time to think things over to begin with considering he'd just arrived. he trusts claude, and he believes this one has his best interests at heart, too, but he can't help but wonder - ]
... I understand the need for caution, but what of those who need our aid? I can't turn a blind eye towards that. If I am able to help then it stands to reason that I must offer what I can of my strength.
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Very well. I look towards your instruction, Claude von Riegan. I am in your debt.
[ no small feat to make a prince indebted to a duke, but ...
dimitri frowns at the way he talks, which is something he hasn't considered much - though granted, he did not have time to think things over to begin with considering he'd just arrived. he trusts claude, and he believes this one has his best interests at heart, too, but he can't help but wonder - ]
... I understand the need for caution, but what of those who need our aid? I can't turn a blind eye towards that. If I am able to help then it stands to reason that I must offer what I can of my strength.