[Concord manages to not overreact, that's a sure sign of guilt, isn't it? Instead, he just blinks slowly and then runs his hand to his bangs and down his braid.
With an accusatory annoyance so usual it doesn't sound the least bit forced, he casts a glare at Ali,]
Why didn't you say something? I should not be taking official meetings looking unkempt. [he sighs quietly, though his voice is hoarse... it could be mistaken for tired and fed up. Both things people are very used to Ali bringing about in Concord. Their cover isn't completely out the window, right?]
Apologies, squire. Thank you for telling me. I shall fix myself up shortly. [all the more excuse for him to very swiftly duck out and march direct to his room. For the sake of dignity and all that. He'll do so the moment the courier steps aside, hopefully done with his questioning...]
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Date: 2023-01-25 04:25 am (UTC)With an accusatory annoyance so usual it doesn't sound the least bit forced, he casts a glare at Ali,]
Why didn't you say something? I should not be taking official meetings looking unkempt. [he sighs quietly, though his voice is hoarse... it could be mistaken for tired and fed up. Both things people are very used to Ali bringing about in Concord. Their cover isn't completely out the window, right?]
Apologies, squire. Thank you for telling me. I shall fix myself up shortly. [all the more excuse for him to very swiftly duck out and march direct to his room. For the sake of dignity and all that. He'll do so the moment the courier steps aside, hopefully done with his questioning...]