[ that puts a smile on his face - a little soft, tired, but still there and he shakes his head, ducking down so they can lock eyes. everything strohl says is something said with conviction, and this is no exception. ]
Listen. A noble's duty is to protect his people. As far as I am concerned, that includes you, Kaworu. From the moment you moped into our lounge last Sunday. [ lightly teasing, there, but despite the levity, he's very serious. ] As much as Anders was - is - you are, too.
So it's hardly anything you need thank me for, nor is it anything I consider hard to bear. Alright?
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Listen. A noble's duty is to protect his people. As far as I am concerned, that includes you, Kaworu. From the moment you moped into our lounge last Sunday. [ lightly teasing, there, but despite the levity, he's very serious. ] As much as Anders was - is - you are, too.
So it's hardly anything you need thank me for, nor is it anything I consider hard to bear. Alright?
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I didn't mope... Just worried. [He sits up, groaning a little.]
I'm glad you were all so fond of him. I'm really just benefiting from how good he is at dealing with people.
[A little wistful. It's clear this is something about Anders that he admires greatly.]