[Oh, don't worry, Charles, you'll find out soon enough how much Altius likes getting into people's personal bubbles with his own touchy-feeliness. Perhaps not in this meeting, depending on the conversation, but soon enough.
For now, though, he continues to agree.]
Maybe so.
[People always need external validation in some form or another, no matter how self-confident they may be. (Will he seek people like this out? Of course not.)
He smiles along, watching as Charles turns with his brows raised in a way he means to be more open, maybe friendly. He's grateful for the offered change in topic, so he takes it.]
Who else do you know well here, other than Mr. Howe?
[Tell him all about your friends, he's giving you the opportunity to gush. He's gotten the impression Charles is the type.]
no subject
For now, though, he continues to agree.]
Maybe so.
[People always need external validation in some form or another, no matter how self-confident they may be. (Will he seek people like this out? Of course not.)
He smiles along, watching as Charles turns with his brows raised in a way he means to be more open, maybe friendly. He's grateful for the offered change in topic, so he takes it.]
Who else do you know well here, other than Mr. Howe?
[Tell him all about your friends, he's giving you the opportunity to gush. He's gotten the impression Charles is the type.]