[ He looks somewhat ... offended ? Hurt ? Nobody can tell. ]
Didn't I say I didn't care for that sort of thing ? You seem much pricklier than usual ... This matter is quite grave , then.
[ He focuses back on the clipboard. Is he trying to avoid his glare ? ]
I'll just agree you do.
( * trying his best to be neutral but in truth he was uneasy , why is he even talking to him ?? Out of pity ... ? Or just because he's of some linage ? ,, letting out a sigh --- glaring at the blonde. )
So my dilemma is amusing to you now ?
I see ... ?
[ For the first time , the librarian seemed genuinely confused. Perhaps he's catching onto the dissonance in behaviour , despite the facade of neutrality. ]
I was not talking about myself , sir. It was about you. Hmm , something isn't right.
You don't have to , news spread fast so i'm sure you'll catch wind of it sooner or later.
( * an unamused look crossed the royal's visage , hearing that last part didn't help his mood either. But Rui is staying calm as possible !! )
I'm not your jester to entertain you.
Hmm , if I must. I don't concern myself with the kingdom much , but I suppose I'll make an exception for you.
[ Another shrug. He seems to excel at saying the most odd things in a very matter of fact tone. ]
I can't imagine grumbling by yourself can be very entertaining.
โ ๐ข * .
Who knows , have a look for yourself how it's going. Much quicker to witness it.
( * he can sense the other is trying to crawl under his skin , slowly growing irritated but of course keeping a calm facade. )
[ The man himself seems quite busy with the clipboard of what seemed like a bunch of scribbles. ]
... I see.
But I was asking how you're doing , am I to assume that your every sway in emotion is tied to your kingdom ?
[ Is he purposely trying to get him riled up ? ]
Well if you say so. I won't presume this further.
( * glancing away ; grimacing at the question. )
You can figure that out , though by the state the kingdom is in , i'm sure you'll find it.
Whether or not it was needed , I asked because I wanted to ask.
[ A shrug. ]
I suppose asking if you're keeping well these days is a rather foolish question , too?