[ But even as he says that he twists a little to check. He doesn't let go, nor is he actually making any effort to get up, but just in case. They're alone in these huge quarters, and there's no secret doorways (he is rather certain!) for any sort of servant to magically manifest, but... No, no, it's safe. At least looking away has the added benefit of concealing his face, if only a little; his whole face feels as if it's burning now. ]
No, no, I will walk. It's quite all right. --If it comes to such a thing, which is not to say I am suggesting or implying that it should, just--
[ Never mind that he had. Never mind that! There's only embarrassment now. ]
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[ But even as he says that he twists a little to check. He doesn't let go, nor is he actually making any effort to get up, but just in case. They're alone in these huge quarters, and there's no secret doorways (he is rather certain!) for any sort of servant to magically manifest, but... No, no, it's safe. At least looking away has the added benefit of concealing his face, if only a little; his whole face feels as if it's burning now. ]
No, no, I will walk. It's quite all right. --If it comes to such a thing, which is not to say I am suggesting or implying that it should, just--
[ Never mind that he had. Never mind that! There's only embarrassment now. ]