[ the two are deep in conversation when she returns - or rather frau dittrich is, for christos seems to be doing all he can to tune her out, casting his gaze over the furnishings of the building as if evaluating all of it, and finding it wanting. or annoying, even, from the way his eyes narrow.
when prim appears beside him, he slides his gaze at her, but it's frau dittrich who answers her question:
"This man will take you to those that have a claim on you, child." it's hard to miss her distrustful side glance, just as it's impossible to miss that despite any misgivings about christos' intentions, there's palpable relief at having one less mouth to feed, even if the girl was helpful to have around. ]
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when prim appears beside him, he slides his gaze at her, but it's frau dittrich who answers her question:
"This man will take you to those that have a claim on you, child." it's hard to miss her distrustful side glance, just as it's impossible to miss that despite any misgivings about christos' intentions, there's palpable relief at having one less mouth to feed, even if the girl was helpful to have around. ]