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[Oh worry not. Richard definitely got the impression that he was being made fun of here with that little comment. Luckily he isn't one with thin skin. A lifetime of being ridiculed and looked down at for being 'less' and different than other men had taught him that. And luckily for both of them Altius seemed to miss the mark with his jabs, brilliantly avoiding to hit any of his (numerous) triggers.]

Oh? I did? [Ah, look at that. There's that smile again, though this time it is much more apparent and bemused than earlier. Leaning forward Richard places his elbows on the table, crosses his hands and rests his chin against his thumbs .] I seem to have spoken without realizing it. Won't you remind me and recite my answer?