Uvogin's social ineptitude was not as prominent as one would believe. He was fully aware of Medja's teasing, playful nature and that the courtier wanted a reaction from the Immortal. Of course, he could have easily ignored her goading and left her disappointed (pleasing or displeasing others is a trivial thing for the Captain), but Uvogin was actually growing fond of Medja and her games. What is the harm in humoring her on occasion, he thought.
Uvogin leaned back in the chair and crossed one leg over the other. His stern expression, as rare as this was, relaxed.
"It is not becoming for those of our station to behave improperly," How far would she take it, he wondered.
"Though," he glanced at the open doorway that led to the hall, "as you know, this room is secluded."
Uvogin leaned back in the chair and crossed one leg over the other. His stern expression, as rare as this was, relaxed.
"It is not becoming for those of our station to behave improperly," How far would she take it, he wondered.
"Though," he glanced at the open doorway that led to the hall, "as you know, this room is secluded."