[Hmph. So the polite poetess who so demurely strummed her harp had some lip to her as well. No matter; he will not rise to the bait. It's not worth his time to get irritable over a remark. If he can tolerate Master Guo Jia's sly and subtle taunts (the man shamelessly exploits his close relationship with their lord to weasel his way out of disciplinary action for his military and courtly infractions, to Yu Jin's chagrin and annoyance) then he can manage a lady's gentle teasing. Without a spare glance behind him he answers without hesitation:]
That will not be necessary. I have travelled for far longer in harsher conditions.
[The silence has done little to soften his tone; he remains as stern and as distant as ever. Clearly this is a man who is used to and may even prefer solitude. He might not be up for much conversation.]
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branchandroot
i am equally a slow turtle, no worries
Date: 2014-08-11 02:03 pm (UTC)That will not be necessary. I have travelled for far longer in harsher conditions.
[The silence has done little to soften his tone; he remains as stern and as distant as ever. Clearly this is a man who is used to and may even prefer solitude. He might not be up for much conversation.]