[The vehemence of her reply surprises him, especially given her countenance.]
If you insist. [He has things to do. He has to check that Grantaire hasn't drunk half the wine supply on the ship.
But he does not leave yet. He withdraws a handkerchief from his breast pocket and approaches. It has a bright pink and green floral pattern.] Here. [There's no trace of empathy in his tone of face. The woman-horse has tears in her eyes. This handkerchief can be used to wipe them away.]
no subject
If you insist. [He has things to do. He has to check that Grantaire hasn't drunk half the wine supply on the ship.
But he does not leave yet. He withdraws a handkerchief from his breast pocket and approaches. It has a bright pink and green floral pattern.] Here. [There's no trace of empathy in his tone of face. The woman-horse has tears in her eyes. This handkerchief can be used to wipe them away.]