[He's never liked such a pose aimed at himself. He accepted it over the generations to give his subjects comfort, but seeing it from Affogato makes him feel uncomfortable.
He could not say he had friends during that dark time of his life that was so very recent... but if he could have, he would have said Affogato was one. Someone he liked and more importantly trusted. It was why his betrayal enraged him so deeply- same as when Pure Vanilla had hidden so much from him and Hollyberry.
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[He's never liked such a pose aimed at himself. He accepted it over the generations to give his subjects comfort, but seeing it from Affogato makes him feel uncomfortable.
He could not say he had friends during that dark time of his life that was so very recent... but if he could have, he would have said Affogato was one. Someone he liked and more importantly trusted. It was why his betrayal enraged him so deeply- same as when Pure Vanilla had hidden so much from him and Hollyberry.
He looks away, eyes softer]
Stop.