( a picture perfect curtsy it is indeed, but instead of reflecting on her prowess as a dancer all it does is remind him of another place, another time. another dancer who had shared her thoughts with him and performed for him, before sacrificing it all with one last smile on her face.
he inhales sharply, then lets it slowly back out. there is no tremor to his voice when he speaks again. )
Miss Hamel, then.
( there is no deep bow to complement her curtsy, though he does afford her the reply of a nod of acknowledgement and greeting. he is no performer and it shows in his movements, precise but restrained.
though perhaps that's due more to the momentary stirring of emotions in his chest, sediment disturbed from its place on the ocean floor. he's quick to move the subject along. )
no subject
he inhales sharply, then lets it slowly back out. there is no tremor to his voice when he speaks again. )
Miss Hamel, then.
( there is no deep bow to complement her curtsy, though he does afford her the reply of a nod of acknowledgement and greeting. he is no performer and it shows in his movements, precise but restrained.
though perhaps that's due more to the momentary stirring of emotions in his chest, sediment disturbed from its place on the ocean floor. he's quick to move the subject along. )
How long have you been here, if I might ask?