My expectations of you have very little to do with your name. It's your ability that sets you apart, Charles. But you need to come to understand that for yourself. I can't force you to.

[short of pushing his thoughts in charles' direction or flat out attacking him, there's very little he can do to try and speed that process along. but it's only the first that'll ever be an option, and even then, it'll have to be in moderation. he remembers the other man's reaction on the ship that very first day.

a slow exhale and he tries for a change of conversation. but one that's equally as important to him if he plans on keeping charles close.]

Are you still going to come back?