[Out of the corner of his eye, he's watching Judgmental John moreso than he is the little performance going on in front of him, ever gauging to see just how much of this they both need to put up with before the elevator begins to move again. As punishments go, it's reasonably tolerable — his companion seems compliant enough for all that he might not like it, and falling into the role of a dominant tormentor isn't all that different from running a corporation, all things considered.
(It would've been so much worse if he'd been the one on his knees. He's going to have to be wary of that, if he takes these elevators again.)
But the painting does seem to be watching intently, at least. Hopefully that means they're getting close.]
Again. Like you mean it.
[Almost there, he tries to convey with the cadence of his tone, unwilling to motion to the painting outright, but focusing his attention on Archer as he says it, on the off-chance that he's waiting for a signal.]
no subject
(It would've been so much worse if he'd been the one on his knees. He's going to have to be wary of that, if he takes these elevators again.)
But the painting does seem to be watching intently, at least. Hopefully that means they're getting close.]
Again. Like you mean it.
[Almost there, he tries to convey with the cadence of his tone, unwilling to motion to the painting outright, but focusing his attention on Archer as he says it, on the off-chance that he's waiting for a signal.]