[ It's an inviting sort of sweetness, one calculated to catch and keep attention — if only he were the sort whose attention would wander. It'd certainly make Koby happier if he were, he imagines, but despite the Balfours' inclination to encourage and reward a freer standard of conduct, staff are held to different standards. Receptiveness but never full acceptance on the part of its heads of house, and full service, even to their detriment, from the maids and manservants. In other words, Silco's place on the totem pole allows him a little room, but not a lot.
As he fishes the power cable out from under the console, he lets his gaze slowly rise up, meeting Koby's like he doesn't know the boy is being deliberately obtuse. ]
No, sir, but I'll pass the sentiment on.
[ He plugs the cord in blind, but doesn't immediately rise from the spot. ]
The remote, if you please. It ought to turn on, now.
cw allusion to assault
As he fishes the power cable out from under the console, he lets his gaze slowly rise up, meeting Koby's like he doesn't know the boy is being deliberately obtuse. ]
No, sir, but I'll pass the sentiment on.
[ He plugs the cord in blind, but doesn't immediately rise from the spot. ]
The remote, if you please. It ought to turn on, now.