[Has he? Dimitri frowns at the message before replying, assessing his own state. He has always tried to look presentable, to be amiable and gracious when necessary; this is not an act, of course, but the mere necessity of royalty, and an easy alignment with his personality, besides. He is often aware of his appearance and demeanor, keeping himself steady despite the storm in his head -- but Felix is cuttingly observant, and perhaps he has noticed more of himself than even Dimitri is aware of.
His brow pinches. Dimitri rubs the back of his neck, considering, before shooting back a response.]
Is it so bad?
[Maybe he should rest. (He can't.) A day from away continual training and endless studying should not be so bad for the state of one's mind and body. (Why would he?)]
And yes, she has been teaching me. Or at least trying to. My attempts have been less than successful when it comes to the needle and thread.
[To say the least. Let us not speak of the myriad of broken scissors, bent needles, snapped threads, and very... unorthodox designs he's managed to create as Mercedes smiled over his shoulder. All politeness, he's sure.]
It proves more frustrating than cathartic. I actually think it's better avoided for now.
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His brow pinches. Dimitri rubs the back of his neck, considering, before shooting back a response.]
Is it so bad?
[Maybe he should rest. (He can't.) A day from away continual training and endless studying should not be so bad for the state of one's mind and body. (Why would he?)]
And yes, she has been teaching me. Or at least trying to. My attempts have been less than successful when it comes to the needle and thread.
[To say the least. Let us not speak of the myriad of broken scissors, bent needles, snapped threads, and very... unorthodox designs he's managed to create as Mercedes smiled over his shoulder. All politeness, he's sure.]
It proves more frustrating than cathartic. I actually think it's better avoided for now.