[ He's never had his own money before, so the only thing he knows how to do is spend it on other people!! ]
He's... a little harder to shop for, as well. I'm still trying to think of a way to guarantee that he won't immediately turn around and donate any clothing I offer him to his charitable efforts.
Perhaps attach some sentimental value to the clothes? Perhaps if you were to take him out for a fitting personally? If your contract with him is more friendly than professional, I imagine he favors you and would keep such things out of a sense of fraternal fondness.
He went to the trouble of interrogating me on your character before he contracted with you and was extremely concerned when you were injured at the Fort. Enough to all but cut his arm open and shove the wound into my mouth. I would say that indicates more than a passing interest.
[Jonathan isn't much of a 'match-maker,' but he does hate seeing Anders deride his own worth, even jokingly.]
If I thought that, I would never have spoken to you about my personal fears, Anders. You are a man of measure and worth. What would convince you such words are true? I might strike another man who said something so callous about you.
If you'd rather not discuss it, I'll respect that, Anders. But please do know that I am here should you need to get something off your chest every now and again. Or simply seek an unbiased assessment of your person.
[ Anders doesn't really think that Jonathan can consider himself truly unbiased, by this point. But he's not going to say that, because it's not going to help him in his enduring efforts to be cagey and dismissive whenever a conversation turns this way. ]
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You've bought plenty. Doesn't Mr. St. Battenberg need new clothes, as well? I'm certain he must be harder to dress than I am given his size.
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He's... a little harder to shop for, as well. I'm still trying to think of a way to guarantee that he won't immediately turn around and donate any clothing I offer him to his charitable efforts.
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[Definitely 'fraternal,' and nothing else.]
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You know, that might actually work. I suppose I'll just have to monopolize a little more of his time.
Although I don't think he "favors" me any more than the next man.
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I'm sure he's the same with anyone.
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If I thought that, I would never have spoken to you about my personal fears, Anders. You are a man of measure and worth. What would convince you such words are true? I might strike another man who said something so callous about you.
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I suppose it's fortunate I haven't many other acquaintances from home, then. You'd never get a moment's rest.
[ Is he going to completely ignore the actual question in there and just make light of this instead?? Yes, yes he is. ]
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If you'd rather not discuss it, I'll respect that, Anders. But please do know that I am here should you need to get something off your chest every now and again. Or simply seek an unbiased assessment of your person.
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And don't think I'm ungrateful for that.
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