he certainly understands why Archie has come to visit, but doesn't particularly enjoy the fact that he visited in person. they could have met at a different location - this one is personal, and he's uncomfortable with someone he, in mild terms, "greatly distrusts" being in a space that he holds dear.
all the same, Steven knows why he's here. he doesn't look like he was busy with any of his desk work - instead, he seems to be pacing. he looks up at the knock on the door, cutting off any mental conversation he seems to have been having. his brow is furrowed, the chill of the room intensifying for a split moment. ]
I was going to reach out to you. [ but at an arm's length. this makes things more personal, and he's uncomfortable with it. he looks to Ignis with concern, sending a telepathic "Are you alright?" before he speaks to him out loud. ] I have a feeling I know why. Come in.
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he certainly understands why Archie has come to visit, but doesn't particularly enjoy the fact that he visited in person. they could have met at a different location - this one is personal, and he's uncomfortable with someone he, in mild terms, "greatly distrusts" being in a space that he holds dear.
all the same, Steven knows why he's here. he doesn't look like he was busy with any of his desk work - instead, he seems to be pacing. he looks up at the knock on the door, cutting off any mental conversation he seems to have been having. his brow is furrowed, the chill of the room intensifying for a split moment. ]
I was going to reach out to you. [ but at an arm's length. this makes things more personal, and he's uncomfortable with it. he looks to Ignis with concern, sending a telepathic "Are you alright?" before he speaks to him out loud. ] I have a feeling I know why. Come in.