[Henry is initially puzzled by Maketh's astonishment. Then he huffs sharply, when it occurs to him why she reacts that way. Yet his affront quickly softens into a fond exasperation -- by now he is more than aware there is a culture difference between them.
Despite his overarching mood, he gives Maketh a wry half-smile.]
The end that we determine.
[That he fully means. They should have confidence that they can achieve their goals.
...Still, Henry cannot let her outburst go without remark. After a moment to acknowledge the sincerity of her words and the mutual honour, he gives comment.]
Try not to suggest that my promises are trifling.
[There is a biting edge to his tease, but it's obviously just teasing by the way that he simultaneously nudges her.]
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Date: 2016-05-11 02:48 pm (UTC)Despite his overarching mood, he gives Maketh a wry half-smile.]
The end that we determine.
[That he fully means. They should have confidence that they can achieve their goals.
...Still, Henry cannot let her outburst go without remark. After a moment to acknowledge the sincerity of her words and the mutual honour, he gives comment.]
Try not to suggest that my promises are trifling.
[There is a biting edge to his tease, but it's obviously just teasing by the way that he simultaneously nudges her.]