[He rises to his feet in a gesture of respect. A small thing, but this is Father's home in a different way than the Manor is, even, and it feels right to affirm that. Here. However unspecified here happens to be, right now.
Plus, Father has given him permission to come into his suite at least once.]
While I appreciate presents, I've had too long to accustom myself to not tasting anything that I can't at least theoretically verify the origin of...
[No, that is something Father knows. He's not sure explaining it is a good idea. Instead, he changes direction.]
... you could have stayed so we could share it.
[Not like the situation doesn't call for discussion. All... sorts of aspects of it.]
no subject
[He rises to his feet in a gesture of respect. A small thing, but this is Father's home in a different way than the Manor is, even, and it feels right to affirm that. Here. However unspecified here happens to be, right now.
Plus, Father has given him permission to come into his suite at least once.]
While I appreciate presents, I've had too long to accustom myself to not tasting anything that I can't at least theoretically verify the origin of...
[No, that is something Father knows. He's not sure explaining it is a good idea. Instead, he changes direction.]
... you could have stayed so we could share it.
[Not like the situation doesn't call for discussion. All... sorts of aspects of it.]