[His hand pauses in his writing--but he really isn't the type to initiate easy contact, so he doesn't reach out to put his hand on hers.]
Tolerance, if not cooperation. [Just don't make it worse, Lila!!! That's the big thing. But he's not going to force her to be best buddies with Rupert or anything. He himself isn't a social person in general, after all, perfectly accustomed to maintaining polite distance, or working totally alone. Just because he isn't antagonistic, it doesn't mean he trusts and loves everyone around them. As long as no one is actively hindering their efforts, personal grievances can be dealt with as needed.
He tilts his head slightly, still looking at the paper.]
...Would you have confessed?
[His tone isn't judgmental--it's just quiet and even, the same as it always is. There's nothing to indicate it's anything more than a simple question.]
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Tolerance, if not cooperation. [Just don't make it worse, Lila!!! That's the big thing. But he's not going to force her to be best buddies with Rupert or anything. He himself isn't a social person in general, after all, perfectly accustomed to maintaining polite distance, or working totally alone. Just because he isn't antagonistic, it doesn't mean he trusts and loves everyone around them. As long as no one is actively hindering their efforts, personal grievances can be dealt with as needed.
He tilts his head slightly, still looking at the paper.]
...Would you have confessed?
[His tone isn't judgmental--it's just quiet and even, the same as it always is. There's nothing to indicate it's anything more than a simple question.]