[It was not meant to be anything against Will. Of course a charming young man like him would find it fun to tease an old stick in the mud. It was no different than Prompto and Noctis giving him grief. It's something that the more daring of recruits have done for decades. Tempt fate and tease the Immortal.
Whether it's trying to break his usually flawless composure or actually trying to get him to lighten up a little dozens have tried. But Will, sweet earnest, civilian Will has gotten far closer than any trainee.]
.... Thank you.
[But why does this feel so strained now, so much like he's gone and trampled on Will's good spirits instead of the younger man laughing off the teasing? He frowns a little harder, a little niggling seed of doubt trying to take hold in the back of his mind but he refuses to entertain the idea.]
And... I apologize. That was unprofessional.
[That was better, clearly. Because duty and professionalism are all he has to hide behind.]
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Whether it's trying to break his usually flawless composure or actually trying to get him to lighten up a little dozens have tried. But Will, sweet earnest, civilian Will has gotten far closer than any trainee.]
.... Thank you.
[But why does this feel so strained now, so much like he's gone and trampled on Will's good spirits instead of the younger man laughing off the teasing? He frowns a little harder, a little niggling seed of doubt trying to take hold in the back of his mind but he refuses to entertain the idea.]
And... I apologize. That was unprofessional.
[That was better, clearly. Because duty and professionalism are all he has to hide behind.]