"I wasn't always his boss! We were equals!" His tone is exasperated for a moment, but it devolves into forceful little chuckles. "But when Head of R&D was open, the team and I decided as a group that I would be the best bet to protect the integrity of our work from bureaucratic and corporate influences." He nods, a little grunt breaking the silence.
"My father, the founder, died a Princess's Knight. My mother was CEO and is on the board. My name's on the company. As long as I keep getting results, which I do, R&D'd untouchable. Got it?" Is he insinuating he sacrificed some of his own career to safeguard those of his colleagues? Absolutely. But that's far too much seriousness for this conversation, so with full intent to inflict emotional whiplash, he gingerly places a hand on Luka's shoulder, one clawed finger taking a daring stroke against his neck.
"But for someone who has it all, you seem very concerned with my unconventional relationship and how I enjoy it." He's calling you out, Luka. "Ask your questions." Or, y'know, giving you the floor. It'd be more direct than all these offhand remarks and statements, at least.
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"My father, the founder, died a Princess's Knight. My mother was CEO and is on the board. My name's on the company. As long as I keep getting results, which I do, R&D'd untouchable. Got it?" Is he insinuating he sacrificed some of his own career to safeguard those of his colleagues? Absolutely. But that's far too much seriousness for this conversation, so with full intent to inflict emotional whiplash, he gingerly places a hand on Luka's shoulder, one clawed finger taking a daring stroke against his neck.
"But for someone who has it all, you seem very concerned with my unconventional relationship and how I enjoy it." He's calling you out, Luka. "Ask your questions." Or, y'know, giving you the floor. It'd be more direct than all these offhand remarks and statements, at least.