[ There’s a noticeable delay in Hugo’s reply. This is one he really, really has to mull over.
On one hand, if what he’s reading between the lines here is anything close to accurate, he knows Silco is going to be unhappy. He’s already unhappy with him, so this little detail feels like it has a chance that it could turn things, volatile as Silco is. He gets the impression from the man that “it was a one time thing” does not change his opinion.
But on the other hand.
Silco has made it crystal clear that he hates being lied to. He might claim to not value loyalty, but doesn’t he, in a way? It’s why he had so quickly come to speak to him about the imprints privately. Breaking even the slightest of trust or putting up something deceptive was something he responded to rather disproportionately, in Hugo’s opinion.
So, the question is how confident is he that he could keep it a secret essentially forever?
…Considering those brands in their faces a few months ago, he wouldn’t make that bet, actually. ]
Vander and I were acquainted. I had no idea you were from the same place, though. Or that you two knew each other.
I’m only telling you this to avoid any potential misconceptions, to be clear. I’d rather you potentially be upset with me rather than think that I was keeping something from you.
It was only once, and exceedingly casual at that, but I knew him intimately.
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On one hand, if what he’s reading between the lines here is anything close to accurate, he knows Silco is going to be unhappy. He’s already unhappy with him, so this little detail feels like it has a chance that it could turn things, volatile as Silco is. He gets the impression from the man that “it was a one time thing” does not change his opinion.
But on the other hand.
Silco has made it crystal clear that he hates being lied to. He might claim to not value loyalty, but doesn’t he, in a way? It’s why he had so quickly come to speak to him about the imprints privately. Breaking even the slightest of trust or putting up something deceptive was something he responded to rather disproportionately, in Hugo’s opinion.
So, the question is how confident is he that he could keep it a secret essentially forever?
…Considering those brands in their faces a few months ago, he wouldn’t make that bet, actually. ]
Vander and I were acquainted. I had no idea you were from the same place, though. Or that you two knew each other.
I’m only telling you this to avoid any potential misconceptions, to be clear. I’d rather you potentially be upset with me rather than think that I was keeping something from you.
It was only once, and exceedingly casual at that, but I knew him intimately.