Order In Short Time - Part 2

"Very well," Lancelot said, turning on his heel.

"I am surprised to see him express such fondness," Verdant noted, as the man parted. "Ordinarily, he would not be able to stand the sight of you."

"Fondness?" Oliver said. "Where were you looking?"

"He definitely seemed to be in better spirits than normal…" Blackthorn said. "Though, he has always been kind to me."

"He always makes a point to be kind to women," Oliver noted. "That's one of the most irritating aspects about him."

"Phrasing, my Lord, you'll make it sound like you hate women," Verdant said.

"Not at all. I simply hate the way he presents himself so differently," Oliver said.