[It isn't to say that Constantin is completely ready to flounce around and risk his life for this duke, even in disguise- especially not in disguise, considering! It isn't even to say that being at court before has made him used to the risk, because someone used to the risk would probably not be pulling at his own face dramatically and lamenting his stupid, stupid mouth. Like, chances are not high.
Is he going to do it? Yes. Is he going to do it specifically out of spite for additional leverage over this duke to force him to do his job properly? Also yes.
He's beyond grateful for Felix— both for his very capable sword skills and his overall presence, and if the look he gives him is a little watery, well, leave him alone. Saying something like that, please...]
I— yes, I know. This time I've truly gotten it out of my system.
[Haha? Maybe? Perhaps if a messenger comes around again he'll pretend he isn't home for as long as it takes...
He moves to stand then, raising a hand to maybe, boldly, reach out for Felix, but it's that precise moment the assistant returns to lead them to their rooms. And spare a frown for the untouched tea tray, but never mind that. So, ah, maybe next time! Now is apparently the time for sulking about his dumb choices in a guest room.]
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Is he going to do it? Yes. Is he going to do it specifically out of spite for additional leverage over this duke to force him to do his job properly? Also yes.
He's beyond grateful for Felix— both for his very capable sword skills and his overall presence, and if the look he gives him is a little watery, well, leave him alone. Saying something like that, please...]
I— yes, I know. This time I've truly gotten it out of my system.
[Haha? Maybe? Perhaps if a messenger comes around again he'll pretend he isn't home for as long as it takes...
He moves to stand then, raising a hand to maybe, boldly, reach out for Felix, but it's that precise moment the assistant returns to lead them to their rooms. And spare a frown for the untouched tea tray, but never mind that. So, ah, maybe next time! Now is apparently the time for sulking about his dumb choices in a guest room.]