[He doesn't know her at all, so he does look surprised to have the question reflected back at him. He gives her some space as she gets to her feet but remains close, should she need to lean on him for support.]
I am. [Which is a lie, he has a thousand thoughts racing through his head about his next move, but he's used to displaying nothing but a veneer of calm friendliness when others are in distress. It was his job, after all.] And I understand. Their Excellency's presence is certainly... commanding.
[Like the Regent or hate them, Barnaby can't deny even the Pleroma have been commandeered into dancing to the Regent's tune. It's a little hard to watch, honestly.]
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I am. [Which is a lie, he has a thousand thoughts racing through his head about his next move, but he's used to displaying nothing but a veneer of calm friendliness when others are in distress. It was his job, after all.] And I understand. Their Excellency's presence is certainly... commanding.
[Like the Regent or hate them, Barnaby can't deny even the Pleroma have been commandeered into dancing to the Regent's tune. It's a little hard to watch, honestly.]