At Skobeloff's comment, Rudrick ducked his head slightly as if in embarrassment. [color=8D3A19]"Is it, err, that obvious?"[/color] he said with a small laugh. He starts walking down the corridor, keeping his movements slow so the drakes can keep up with him. [color=8D3A19]"Yes, I haven't really had the opportunity to speak with Garrock in quite some time. I've been trying to meet with him for a while, in fact, but he always seems to be otherwise occupied. I thought now would be a good time to try and clear the air as it were but, err..." [/color]He hesitates, and for a moment his cheerful demeanor falters. [color=8D3A19]"I suppose he has just gotten back from a mission, and is probably [i]very[/i] exhausted."[/color] There is a small strain in his voice as he speaks, betraying the slightest hint of frustration towards his sibling. However, he quickly tries to cover it up with a laugh. [color=8D3A19]"Well, it's fine. I'm sure we'll get a chance to talk properly before he leaves."[/color]