"...I am very confident in my abilities to get what I want, yes," he says, very dryly. Really, he probably shouldn't be. He is however both a spoiled brat and in possession of some abilities that are a Problem when he has very little reason to weigh morality against them.
He should probably care about more than three people here, with two of them being kitchen staff. It would likely stop him becoming an actual nightmare. ...come to that with the silver tongue and manipulative ability of Anders, both are likely true.
He tilts to the touch and then sharply lifts his eyebrow: "Are you concerned you'll be insufferable to me or brawling with the other people present?" Those are different concerns so clarify, Mister. Immediately said the totally imperious tone.
They were a deadly combination, especially when Anders' morality was already dubious on a good day, but he'd have to care more than he did to be too worried about that right now. Especially when Alaric had another deadly combination that lured Anders no different than a siren's song: those eyes with that ridiculously imperious tone. Who knew he was so attracted to 'bratty?'
"Both? I'll most certainly be defensive and protective, I may be possessive and might insist you stay within sight as often as possible which is far more controlling than I think serves to be pleasant or attractive. I'm...not entirely certain. It's been a number of years since I felt strongly towards anyone and this is different besides. I can only predict myself so much. I do know I tend to get more pushy and rude, by all accounts."
"I am not willing to create a problem for you, with the others or with the real authority here. Otherwise, I find it incredibly endearing that you don't quite realize that you really cannot and likely will not, actually push at me."
He really really needs to adore Anders less. It's uncomfortable and unexpected and -
And he wants to go protect ANDERS while Anders is in rut.
He huffs a laugh and shakes his head. "Just because I wouldn't be successful does not mean I wouldn't be unpleasant...but I'm not nearly strong enough to stop you from coming despite that, only warn you. If you are sufficiently warned...I'll see to it you're allowed to accompany me. There's a number of convenient excuses I could use, plus it is a good experience for a mage to have."
Maybe, with time, Alaric could even prove himself enough to earn his own outings and errands. With accompaniment, of course...the Circle wouldn't let their leash run too lax no matter what good behavior a person had, but he suspected it might be a nice thing for his friend. Some small freedom after losing all of it at once. He'd start some whispers in the right ears if this went well.
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He should probably care about more than three people here, with two of them being kitchen staff. It would likely stop him becoming an actual nightmare. ...come to that with the silver tongue and manipulative ability of Anders, both are likely true.
He tilts to the touch and then sharply lifts his eyebrow: "Are you concerned you'll be insufferable to me or brawling with the other people present?" Those are different concerns so clarify, Mister. Immediately said the totally imperious tone.
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"Both? I'll most certainly be defensive and protective, I may be possessive and might insist you stay within sight as often as possible which is far more controlling than I think serves to be pleasant or attractive. I'm...not entirely certain. It's been a number of years since I felt strongly towards anyone and this is different besides. I can only predict myself so much. I do know I tend to get more pushy and rude, by all accounts."
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He really really needs to adore Anders less. It's uncomfortable and unexpected and -
And he wants to go protect ANDERS while Anders is in rut.
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Maybe, with time, Alaric could even prove himself enough to earn his own outings and errands. With accompaniment, of course...the Circle wouldn't let their leash run too lax no matter what good behavior a person had, but he suspected it might be a nice thing for his friend. Some small freedom after losing all of it at once. He'd start some whispers in the right ears if this went well.