[ Claude tries to be as aloof as he can about this, but the mild sense of amusement creeps into the corner of his expression, manifesting in a half-smile that's annoyingly sincere for his tastes. It's not the danger that's caused him to unwind, but the following simplicity of Iona's assessments. As if what just happened was as trivial as, say, tripping and falling during the middle of a dance.
It's refreshing. Even he has to admit that. ]
An actual gentleman, born and raised. [ That's a self-defeating comment, but he delivers it with his usual conviction as he tucks Iona a little more snugly in his jacket. ] I can't even begin to imagine how you could have doubted it.
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It's refreshing. Even he has to admit that. ]
An actual gentleman, born and raised. [ That's a self-defeating comment, but he delivers it with his usual conviction as he tucks Iona a little more snugly in his jacket. ] I can't even begin to imagine how you could have doubted it.