Back at the academy, brief as that was, you looked pretty put-together yourself. [ A pause, and he amends— ] Minus a few ups and extras.
[ Dimitri certainly didn't wear makeup, and Yuri suspects his self-care routine amounted to what was strictly necessary. Even so, he had the look of a dashing prince out of some story.
He debates for several long moments before he adds something he might not admit in some other time and place. ]
Letting something visibly affect you... It can be a sign of vulnerability. That something or someone can get to you. Couldn't really afford that in my line of work, yeah? And I don't have the kind of strength you do, if someone decides I look like a fine target.
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[ Dimitri certainly didn't wear makeup, and Yuri suspects his self-care routine amounted to what was strictly necessary. Even so, he had the look of a dashing prince out of some story.
He debates for several long moments before he adds something he might not admit in some other time and place. ]
Letting something visibly affect you... It can be a sign of vulnerability. That something or someone can get to you. Couldn't really afford that in my line of work, yeah? And I don't have the kind of strength you do, if someone decides I look like a fine target.