[And the thought makes him want to shout and rage, because Edwin was right behind him, but Charles tries his best to keep the feelings steeled behind his jaw. No need to make it this girl's problem, right now.
He reaches for the door's knob this time, and has significantly more success with that technique. The hinges squeak - a sound he doesn't often have cause to hear - and he blinks against the outside air. It's still cold, but in the borrowed coat he can feel a noted improvement.]
And it depends on the wolves, don't it? [A little more forced joviality, as he he steps out into the night.] I'm sure I'd mind them if they wanted to eat me.
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[And the thought makes him want to shout and rage, because Edwin was right behind him, but Charles tries his best to keep the feelings steeled behind his jaw. No need to make it this girl's problem, right now.
He reaches for the door's knob this time, and has significantly more success with that technique. The hinges squeak - a sound he doesn't often have cause to hear - and he blinks against the outside air. It's still cold, but in the borrowed coat he can feel a noted improvement.]
And it depends on the wolves, don't it? [A little more forced joviality, as he he steps out into the night.] I'm sure I'd mind them if they wanted to eat me.