I wasn't aware that my opinion meant so much to you that it could hold you back.
[It was said casually and teasingly enough, but it pleased Faustino nonetheless even if Lancia had only said it to get out of any uncomfortable situations. Though Faustino prided himself on his ability to read other people, to get under their skin and into their heads, Lancia remained a mystery to him in some ways. Did he still only regard him as a beloved student, a young traumatized child that their Don had taken in all those years ago? Or, perhaps, was he becoming aware that they were no longer children and was faltering over how to deal with the change? For someone so straight forward and honest, he could be difficult to read.
He swatted half-heartedly against Lancia's flick of fingers, instead adjusting his gloves tightly around his hands, giving the other man a confident smirk.]
Have I ever given you reason to complain in this sort of dance?
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[It was said casually and teasingly enough, but it pleased Faustino nonetheless even if Lancia had only said it to get out of any uncomfortable situations. Though Faustino prided himself on his ability to read other people, to get under their skin and into their heads, Lancia remained a mystery to him in some ways. Did he still only regard him as a beloved student, a young traumatized child that their Don had taken in all those years ago? Or, perhaps, was he becoming aware that they were no longer children and was faltering over how to deal with the change? For someone so straight forward and honest, he could be difficult to read.
He swatted half-heartedly against Lancia's flick of fingers, instead adjusting his gloves tightly around his hands, giving the other man a confident smirk.]
Have I ever given you reason to complain in this sort of dance?