"Well - that's very kind of you," Percy says, because even he can sense that oh, no, I'm actually quite pathetic won't win him any points. At that point, however, he's run out of things to say, and he retreats to the safety of his tankard, gulping down a mouthful of ale.
(It is good that her brother's making some money, but saying so seems...inappropriately interested in the matter of the collective purse. Which would be acceptable, if tasteless, when he's better established. Right now, he's sure it'll sound too much like casing a place before stealing from it and disappearing into the night.)
The alcohol's a fine distraction anyhow, pleasantly bitter in his mouth. Pity it's also loosening his tongue - a moment's boldness takes him, and he adds, "Fortunately, it's not a problem I plan to have tonight, pathetic or not."
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Date: 2025-05-04 09:03 pm (UTC)(It is good that her brother's making some money, but saying so seems...inappropriately interested in the matter of the collective purse. Which would be acceptable, if tasteless, when he's better established. Right now, he's sure it'll sound too much like casing a place before stealing from it and disappearing into the night.)
The alcohol's a fine distraction anyhow, pleasantly bitter in his mouth. Pity it's also loosening his tongue - a moment's boldness takes him, and he adds, "Fortunately, it's not a problem I plan to have tonight, pathetic or not."