[ With little—correction, absolutely no information on the unfolding situation past what he received from a few of the prisoners' miserable sobs, Lancelot isn't so quick to take the invisible helping hand seemingly being offered. This may not be reality, but this young captain isn't interested in being dragged easily into accommodating the whims of another without even knowing some of what those whims may be first.
... At least, not for his own sake.
Canting his head to one side, he lifts his chin slightly as he keeps eye contact. He gives no verbal response, but his body language should get the point across that the other has his full attention.
Indeed, he's listening —and listening very carefully, at that.
It's obvious that a better incentive will need to be given if he wants Lancelot's full cooperation based on knowing the reward for doing so and nothing else. Otherwise, he's going to have to talk some more first. ]
no subject
... At least, not for his own sake.
Canting his head to one side, he lifts his chin slightly as he keeps eye contact. He gives no verbal response, but his body language should get the point across that the other has his full attention.
Indeed, he's listening —and listening very carefully, at that.
It's obvious that a better incentive will need to be given if he wants Lancelot's full cooperation based on knowing the reward for doing so and nothing else. Otherwise, he's going to have to talk some more first. ]