Severe to the carefree talk of the former Duke, Zeleskiaz's gaze met those of the Son he wanted to support taking a tense moment to scrutinize on his presence that did not hesitate when before him to nonchalantly answer with bare politeness.
"..… I am sure it will be as you say… Sir."
"… It is a must as it will be our duty."
"Indeed. Duty."
'… Oh dear…' — The former Duke, sighed within, amazed.
It was known by Dolton himself that there was not much admiration in his son towards the heir to the Empire. And the silent glare both shared at the Crown Prince's agreement made the older man entertained. For even if tense, it was a rivalry he could understand coming from both young men of difficult character… ignoring other reasons.
"Seeing that you agree, I should leave so you two start getting to know each other."
"It's not-"
