Oh, is that how it is? That's a clever way of inviting yourself into my company more often.
[But he can read a hint, and so he heads with her in the direction of the cafe — and the disparity in treatment, even implicitly, is frankly astonishing. Where Hilda gets sidelong looks and scrutinizing gazes from the resort staff and assembled residents, they all seem to sit up a little straighter and take notice when he sweeps in at her side. A funny little bubble of protection, almost, that he casts just by existing in the vicinity.
Not that he notices, really. That type of treatment is entirely what he's used to — perhaps even with a little less groveling than he might otherwise expect.
Still, with him in the lead, the trip up to the counter is fairly short — as people who might've been thinking about getting in line prudently decide to wait until the Ten has been served — and he gestures for Hilda to put in her order on their arrival.]
Whatever she likes. Charge it to my room — and it had better come out correct.
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[But he can read a hint, and so he heads with her in the direction of the cafe — and the disparity in treatment, even implicitly, is frankly astonishing. Where Hilda gets sidelong looks and scrutinizing gazes from the resort staff and assembled residents, they all seem to sit up a little straighter and take notice when he sweeps in at her side. A funny little bubble of protection, almost, that he casts just by existing in the vicinity.
Not that he notices, really. That type of treatment is entirely what he's used to — perhaps even with a little less groveling than he might otherwise expect.
Still, with him in the lead, the trip up to the counter is fairly short — as people who might've been thinking about getting in line prudently decide to wait until the Ten has been served — and he gestures for Hilda to put in her order on their arrival.]
Whatever she likes. Charge it to my room — and it had better come out correct.