[ He doesn't bow. For obvious reasons, and because he is largely not the type, though Alberic had done what he could to instill some kind of etiquette in his adopted ward.
He turns his wrists slightly. At least the restraints are comfortable; the interiors are padded. ]
Now, at least, we're acquainted.
[ And there is a small bit of vulnerability in that, of letting her in. He supposes that is part of this whole exercise. ]
no subject
[ He doesn't bow. For obvious reasons, and because he is largely not the type, though Alberic had done what he could to instill some kind of etiquette in his adopted ward.
He turns his wrists slightly. At least the restraints are comfortable; the interiors are padded. ]
Now, at least, we're acquainted.
[ And there is a small bit of vulnerability in that, of letting her in. He supposes that is part of this whole exercise. ]