hugh shall not pass
Mauvier & Hugh mini - Goddess Tower - Ethereal Ball 2026
It seems the wind has gone out of the would-be ruffian's sails pretty quickly. Perhaps he doesn't see Mauvier as someone worth trifling with, or just doesn't find the exchange particularly fun. At any rate, Mauvier is relieved that he won't have to pry this young man from the walls of the tower he's meant to protect.
He only asks for a name. It's a very small ask, and though Mauvier is hardly a man of compromise, he knows when he's getting the better end of a deal. "Mauvier," he answers, with a shallow bow. "Pleased to be acquainted. I would hope that in the future, we can meet on better terms, ah..."
Huh. He doesn't know the lad's name, either. Perhaps the exchange is equal, after all.
"And you?" Mauvier asks.
When Mauvier recognises that there's a name he doesn't know, the other man can only grin. It's like he knew this would happen, and that he, too, would need to provide a name back!
...who is he kidding? He totally forgot that he had not exchanged his name yet. What Mauvier doesn't know won't hurt him, though. Hugh can play up the act. He can look way cooler and competent this way, and Mauvier won't know. (He's not going to look that much cooler, Mr. Would-be Criminal.)
"It's Hugh." He says with a smile in his voice. Aside from playing up a rather silly moment of pride? There's nothing dangerous hiding in his grin. He brings his hands behind his head. "Alright, deal's a deal. I'll head on back, but...seriously, don't be a stranger, ok?"
He won't hold Mauvier to any promises. He's sure to have plenty to deal with the rest of tonight. He's probably fairly busy as a whole, given his position.
But maybe, on a night where he can afford a break?
It'd be fun to see him again.
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