never had the like
Matchback for this.
"Jin, I happen to wonder...what would you do if the Emperor of Mor Ardain were not a dignitary so dearly attached to his fine calfskin gloves?"
"No one ever wants to shake Blades' hands. I'm not worried about it."
"Well." Hugo takes pause at that; considers whether he ever has done so, wanted to or needed to. And what of Aegaeon?
"I would. If I would, that is. You understand."
"I'm sure you would," replies Jin evenly. It's much more fascinating to contemplate the neuroses that Hugo clearly hides so well. One so young in such a pressured position...