[ She frowns in slight disapproval at his reaction - Tranquility is hardly a laughing matter - but doesn't comment. There must be some reason for it, and she doubts it is a humorous one. Nor one he would willingly share.
Instead, she considers his question thoughtfully, tilting her head in inquiry and prompting him as gently as possible. ]
It did not work?
[ There's a story here, one she's not entirely certain she's earned. After all, they've only met once before. She barely knows him.
But from what she does know of him, he seems to be something of a loner even at the best of times. Perhaps telling someone - anyone - is just what he needs. ]
no subject
Instead, she considers his question thoughtfully, tilting her head in inquiry and prompting him as gently as possible. ]
It did not work?
[ There's a story here, one she's not entirely certain she's earned. After all, they've only met once before. She barely knows him.
But from what she does know of him, he seems to be something of a loner even at the best of times. Perhaps telling someone - anyone - is just what he needs. ]