[ He shakes his head, still pretending to be horrified and wounded for a few breaths. Then he drops the act with a casual shrug. ]
Besides, I was raised as nobility. The highest of the high. That means I was raised with a certain set of life skills...none of which could ever be applied to any real gainful employment.
[ That's a lie, of course. Observing, remembering - remembering names, ranks, deeds - having an extensive network of acquaintances - having an unerring instinct for the social rules, a knowledge of how you can use those rules to manipulate those around you - All useful skills both for the nobility and for his chosen profession of spy. ]
no subject
[ He shakes his head, still pretending to be horrified and wounded for a few breaths. Then he drops the act with a casual shrug. ]
Besides, I was raised as nobility. The highest of the high. That means I was raised with a certain set of life skills...none of which could ever be applied to any real gainful employment.
[ That's a lie, of course. Observing, remembering - remembering names, ranks, deeds - having an extensive network of acquaintances - having an unerring instinct for the social rules, a knowledge of how you can use those rules to manipulate those around you - All useful skills both for the nobility and for his chosen profession of spy. ]