He's too caught up in his own feelings to read hers accurately. Mistakes are inevitable in any life, but they're far more tolerable at the worktable. At most, he finds setbacks annoying. When it comes to moments like this, when it's evident that his assumptions have marked him out as a naive fool, erring is unbearable.
And so, what he hears in her voice is pity, more than anything. She's confident and conspiratorial, and in the moment, it feels like an attempt to pacify him.
"I think you've made yourself quite clear." Percy stares down at his tankard, wondering idly if he might be able to will the earth to swallow him up, so he might escape this conversation. "It's fine - really."
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Date: 2025-05-29 12:44 am (UTC)And so, what he hears in her voice is pity, more than anything. She's confident and conspiratorial, and in the moment, it feels like an attempt to pacify him.
"I think you've made yourself quite clear." Percy stares down at his tankard, wondering idly if he might be able to will the earth to swallow him up, so he might escape this conversation. "It's fine - really."