17.Jun.14, 08:55 AM
A pleasant surge of pride washed over Ekshan at Gabrin's approving grin. Such approval had been absent in his previous life, and now he found it nearly irresistible. It drove him almost as much as his desire to improve his status. Mention ofTanriel did spoil the moment a bit. Ekshan didn't understand why Gabrin had married the woman, other than duty. She was nice enough, but he couldn't think too highly of someone who seemed completely oblivious to the sort of things Gabrin got up to. He doubted Gabrin would actually take hthe woman along to a hatching since it would likely require that he act like a loving husband, and he didn't believe for a second that Gabrin would allow his time at the event to be spoiled by the presence of his beloved wife.
Eskan's expression hardened when Khoemi was brought up as a potential guest. He was jealous of Gabrin's interest in the young lordling. He didn't like the thought of someone else stealing away Gabrin's attentions, and the mental image of the pair attending the hatching together only fueled his envy. He didn't doubt that Gabrin would spend the entire time trying to seduce the man, and knowing him he'd likely succeed.
By now Ekshan was a confused mess of emotions, all mostly concealed beneath his stoic mask though he rigid posture revealed the strain he was under. He wasn't used to being "teased" and it showed. His desire to attend the hatched warred with his wariness of some sort of trap. Gabrin's question hung tantalizingly close, just begging to be answered. His lips parted as if on the verge of speaking, but no words came. Dropping his gaze down to the floor he shook his head, a gesture that could have been a denial or because of his inability to answer.
Eskan's expression hardened when Khoemi was brought up as a potential guest. He was jealous of Gabrin's interest in the young lordling. He didn't like the thought of someone else stealing away Gabrin's attentions, and the mental image of the pair attending the hatching together only fueled his envy. He didn't doubt that Gabrin would spend the entire time trying to seduce the man, and knowing him he'd likely succeed.
By now Ekshan was a confused mess of emotions, all mostly concealed beneath his stoic mask though he rigid posture revealed the strain he was under. He wasn't used to being "teased" and it showed. His desire to attend the hatched warred with his wariness of some sort of trap. Gabrin's question hung tantalizingly close, just begging to be answered. His lips parted as if on the verge of speaking, but no words came. Dropping his gaze down to the floor he shook his head, a gesture that could have been a denial or because of his inability to answer.