[ This is where Mikhail should look at him for moral support. This is the moment Mikhail is meant to dart his eyes to his for some semblance of a direction.
But Mikhail doesn't look at him.
While the corners of his thin mouth curve upward, he doesn't look at Nikolai. Bastard. He's going rogue.
With a lift of his broad shoulders, Mikhail takes a moment as though he needs to think. What does he need to think about? He should be agreeing with him! And not because he's the king. It's because his idea is amazing. ]
I think it wouldn't hurt to stay in the Tsar's company for a little longer. His head hasn't gotten as big as it needs to be in order for us to attend supper.
[ Nikolai's glee at being supported deflates immediately into amused incredulity. ]
I resent that. [ Nikolai regards him with mock horror. ] My head doesn't get that big.
Impossibly big. There's no room left for any of us.
[ Nikolai laughs, sputtering, though. Shaking his head, he looks away and mutters intentionally loudly, ] And you wonder why I didn't invite you for a ride.
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But Mikhail doesn't look at him.
While the corners of his thin mouth curve upward, he doesn't look at Nikolai. Bastard. He's going rogue.
With a lift of his broad shoulders, Mikhail takes a moment as though he needs to think. What does he need to think about? He should be agreeing with him! And not because he's the king. It's because his idea is amazing. ]
I think it wouldn't hurt to stay in the Tsar's company for a little longer. His head hasn't gotten as big as it needs to be in order for us to attend supper.
[ Nikolai's glee at being supported deflates immediately into amused incredulity. ]
I resent that. [ Nikolai regards him with mock horror. ] My head doesn't get that big.
Impossibly big. There's no room left for any of us.
[ Nikolai laughs, sputtering, though. Shaking his head, he looks away and mutters intentionally loudly, ] And you wonder why I didn't invite you for a ride.