Serpico does waffle, glancing aside in feigned unease and mumbling a 'but ...' under his breath. And he's glad it pays off. Though he stumbles along with a flustered-sounding 'ah!' when Lon'qu forges on ahead, he breathes an unseen sigh of relief to himself; he'd much rather deal with a bandit attack from behind than Lon'qu's sword at his back.
His footsteps are steady and light despite the rough terrain, and he follows after Lon'qu without any difficulty. Serpico is silent for a few moments before speaking up again.
"You should be more careful with your words."
It's said mildly, and Serpico makes sure to pause before continuing.
"Anyone else would have taken your words as a threat. Is that not counterproductive to your job as a guard?"
A little bratty, a little oblivious. But also, it's an attempt to gauge Lon'qu's exact mindset. Serpico can't tell if the man's just bad with words, or is actually bad at containing his hostility. The former is fine; the latter might require more caution.
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His footsteps are steady and light despite the rough terrain, and he follows after Lon'qu without any difficulty. Serpico is silent for a few moments before speaking up again.
"You should be more careful with your words."
It's said mildly, and Serpico makes sure to pause before continuing.
"Anyone else would have taken your words as a threat. Is that not counterproductive to your job as a guard?"
A little bratty, a little oblivious. But also, it's an attempt to gauge Lon'qu's exact mindset. Serpico can't tell if the man's just bad with words, or is actually bad at containing his hostility. The former is fine; the latter might require more caution.