May 16, 2021
“I could demand satisfaction,” Sebastian says. His teeth have not stopped worrying his bottom lip.
Ned snorts. “No one duels anymore, Bas,” he replies, rolling his eyes. “It’s terribly out of fashion.”
“Not to mention illegal,” Sir Robert adds dryly. “A duel, if discovered, would only draw attention to both of you, and you would certainly lose the support of their majesties.”
“And you’re not that good a shot,” Nick supplies. “You’re decent with a hunting rifle, I admit, but with pistols and on foot I sincerely doubt that –“
“Yes, I heard you. No duel,” Sebastian snaps.