[Hubert has many things to say at the sight of Lorenz. But, as he could possibly be the only representative of the Empire, he holds his tongue. Doing so means no words of thanks either towards the spell keep him dry, not that he was going to utter such nonsense.
What does prickle him is being called one of the Eagles. As if they're still back in the school yard.]
Count Gloucester. [He greets rather stiffly before a wry, if not cruel, smile pulls at his lips.] Is that so? That's rather amusing. I can say I did expect to see you here.
[Here. In Hell. That is what this is, right? It must be. They all died. Now they're here. If it isn't the depths of some unfavorable abyss then he doesn't know what it is. Everything has a false overly friendly feeling to it. Like a curtain covering up ugly painting. You can hide it but it still exists. (When he learns there are two Claudes and two Sylvains he will have further evidence of his theory.)]
What is it that you want, Count Gloucester? [Hubert's smile fades about as quickly as it came, returning to the expressionless servant of the Empress. He has little patience for any idle chit chat.] You've clearly become acquainted with this world. [A pale gaze flicks across the outfit that the other wears for just a moment.] If you've come to tell me how to survive here I would ask you to save us both the time.
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What does prickle him is being called one of the Eagles. As if they're still back in the school yard.]
Count Gloucester. [He greets rather stiffly before a wry, if not cruel, smile pulls at his lips.] Is that so? That's rather amusing. I can say I did expect to see you here.
[Here. In Hell. That is what this is, right? It must be. They all died. Now they're here. If it isn't the depths of some unfavorable abyss then he doesn't know what it is. Everything has a false overly friendly feeling to it. Like a curtain covering up ugly painting. You can hide it but it still exists. (When he learns there are two Claudes and two Sylvains he will have further evidence of his theory.)]
What is it that you want, Count Gloucester? [Hubert's smile fades about as quickly as it came, returning to the expressionless servant of the Empress. He has little patience for any idle chit chat.] You've clearly become acquainted with this world. [A pale gaze flicks across the outfit that the other wears for just a moment.] If you've come to tell me how to survive here I would ask you to save us both the time.