[Disrupted from his thousand-yard scowl session by what was quite clearly a barely suppressed sneer his eyes darted toward John independently of the head turn which followed a few moments after. Head tilted faintly to the side as if in confusion he regarded the man for several long moments. Something told him disapproval was being leveled at him, though he could not quite fathom why that might be.]
Not particularly.
[It's not like he's enjoying any of this, but what else is he supposed to do? He Isn't Allowed to get involved of his own accord, and the rules by which he can are fairly strict and cumbersome. Best just to observe as is his traditional duty.]
You seem especially motivated.
[He's trying to pretend he's not aware of John's judging him.]
no subject
Not particularly.
[It's not like he's enjoying any of this, but what else is he supposed to do? He Isn't Allowed to get involved of his own accord, and the rules by which he can are fairly strict and cumbersome. Best just to observe as is his traditional duty.]
You seem especially motivated.
[He's trying to pretend he's not aware of John's judging him.]