[One of the finest things about civility, Gideon has found from years within the Mirador, is that it can be used to couch insults to others while not technically giving offense. Among those one doesn't know well, it's quite possible to play catty games of give-and-take forever without destroying one's social standing. It's all rather tedious, but social standing is the currency of the Mirador, and it's a skill one must have.
(With those one does know, it's much faster just to have the words out and be done with them--in great part because Gideon's temper often speaks for him in those cases.)
But Ashura doesn't bother to play that game. His response seems petulant to Gideon, insistently transparent and childishly wheedling. But if that's the way Ashura would like to discuss things, Gideon will oblige him.]
Your largesse is noted. Tell me, why have you condescended to advise me? Surely Felix hasn't asked you to take me under your wing.
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(With those one does know, it's much faster just to have the words out and be done with them--in great part because Gideon's temper often speaks for him in those cases.)
But Ashura doesn't bother to play that game. His response seems petulant to Gideon, insistently transparent and childishly wheedling. But if that's the way Ashura would like to discuss things, Gideon will oblige him.]
Your largesse is noted. Tell me, why have you condescended to advise me? Surely Felix hasn't asked you to take me under your wing.