[Paul says it with a perfectly straight face, his hands folded behind his back as he pronounces it with all seriousness. Then his face splits into a grin and he shakes his head.]
It usually looks the same as it ever did, in my experience, but it varies. Truly, the world of blood magic is full of marvels.
[He straddles the line between earnestness and irony in that declaration.]
I should let you get back to the rest of the party. I haven't seen some of my other guests in a while, which usually means they're up to something. Thank you for the dance lessons - I mean that, too.
[Like his statement of budding friendship. He's easier to please than most people think.]
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[Paul says it with a perfectly straight face, his hands folded behind his back as he pronounces it with all seriousness. Then his face splits into a grin and he shakes his head.]
It usually looks the same as it ever did, in my experience, but it varies. Truly, the world of blood magic is full of marvels.
[He straddles the line between earnestness and irony in that declaration.]
I should let you get back to the rest of the party. I haven't seen some of my other guests in a while, which usually means they're up to something. Thank you for the dance lessons - I mean that, too.
[Like his statement of budding friendship. He's easier to please than most people think.]