[ sylvain grins at the slight admonishment - it had, after all, been quite the trip. he wouldn't have managed to sneak into the opera, ingratiate himself with all her co-stars and do important reconnaissance if he'd planned ahead and warned dorothea first. no, sylvain much more enjoys the element of surprise on his side, and it's definitely not because he's mildly concerned about rejection if he'd let her know beforehand. better to take the risk and charge in head-on, just like he lives the rest of his life.
someone pops by to take their order briefly, and he repeats dorothea's request - a deluxe special with two spoons, thanks - before turning back to her and leaning casually forward on the table. here's his undivided attention again, and despite the easy-going air he maintains, sylvain's attention has always been... a bit of an intense thing. ]
A day or two; not long, unfortunately. Someone's gotta make sure that Duke Fraldarius gets his naps, otherwise he gets crotchety and politicking is out of the question.
[ a joke, but more to deflect that he can't stay. ]
Though, I do admit I came here with some ulterior motives before I get found out. Though I'm obviously here for your charming company, I also have a proposition, if you will.
[ it definitely sounds like a flirt, even if it's not. ]
no subject
[ sylvain grins at the slight admonishment - it had, after all, been quite the trip. he wouldn't have managed to sneak into the opera, ingratiate himself with all her co-stars and do important reconnaissance if he'd planned ahead and warned dorothea first. no, sylvain much more enjoys the element of surprise on his side, and it's definitely not because he's mildly concerned about rejection if he'd let her know beforehand. better to take the risk and charge in head-on, just like he lives the rest of his life.
someone pops by to take their order briefly, and he repeats dorothea's request - a deluxe special with two spoons, thanks - before turning back to her and leaning casually forward on the table. here's his undivided attention again, and despite the easy-going air he maintains, sylvain's attention has always been... a bit of an intense thing. ]
A day or two; not long, unfortunately. Someone's gotta make sure that Duke Fraldarius gets his naps, otherwise he gets crotchety and politicking is out of the question.
[ a joke, but more to deflect that he can't stay. ]
Though, I do admit I came here with some ulterior motives before I get found out. Though I'm obviously here for your charming company, I also have a proposition, if you will.
[ it definitely sounds like a flirt, even if it's not. ]