Chilton wasn't a superstitious man by nature, and perhaps a bit of personal disdain lingered in his tone. His acceptance of magic in this world came with the evidence that had been provided; imPorts were capable of the impossible. He believed it once he witnessed it. Perhaps in a different setting the doctor would quibble over the terminology, but in this land of enchantment, the word rang true.
Mocking Hannibal's absence, however? Or the absence of their other mutual acquaintances? Even tasteful mocking -- he did not believe he was tempting fate. But then again, Chilton never believed that he was tempting fate.
"Ah."
Chilton took Will's final words as an end to that line of conversation. It wasn't long before a waitstaff took note of Will's pretty face, and came over to assist in any preferences. Only when they were alone again did Chilton nod at his company.
"I won't prod the issue," he said, a statement in of itself meant to ignore any plea for denial.
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Chilton wasn't a superstitious man by nature, and perhaps a bit of personal disdain lingered in his tone. His acceptance of magic in this world came with the evidence that had been provided; imPorts were capable of the impossible. He believed it once he witnessed it. Perhaps in a different setting the doctor would quibble over the terminology, but in this land of enchantment, the word rang true.
Mocking Hannibal's absence, however? Or the absence of their other mutual acquaintances? Even tasteful mocking -- he did not believe he was tempting fate. But then again, Chilton never believed that he was tempting fate.
"Ah."
Chilton took Will's final words as an end to that line of conversation. It wasn't long before a waitstaff took note of Will's pretty face, and came over to assist in any preferences. Only when they were alone again did Chilton nod at his company.
"I won't prod the issue," he said, a statement in of itself meant to ignore any plea for denial.