he can’t resist the temptation to smile. now was not the time for him to cut up, and he knew that much, but these long meettings with washington took something out of him. he had to attend, he wanted to attend, but god above could the man be long-winded. explanations towards his proposals provided nothing but wasted time.
still, he must be mature. ❝ apologies, sir. i was addressing my benjamin and his whispers. ❞ yes, entirely mature. the young man at his side looked aghast at having been thrown under the bus, but he remained quiet, partially due to the vigorous grip on his shoulder. it couldn’t be disproven - everything walker had said was in a tongue he knew very well washington did not understand. friedrich returned his attention to the general, still wearing the tiniest of smiles. ❝ i have no qualms with your proposition. ❞
continued from here with @gen-washington