[The rest of the group turns to look at Zelgadis quizzically at that outburst.
...Well, the coachmen look at him. Rezo merely just briefly tilts his head in Zelgadis's look with an expression of forced placidity, which still adds to the effect. It's fortunate that Zelgadis has second thoughts.
And perhaps Rezo should try being less cryptic than usual.]
I was speculating on the perpetrator's aims myself. If they were hoping we'd suspect a case of poisoning, they could have done a better job.
[He then shuffles a few steps closer to Zelgadis- not so close that they're touching, but within arm's reach- and quietly says:]
I know you've been working hard.
[And then, without waiting for a response, Rezo briskly moves forward.]
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...Well, the coachmen look at him. Rezo merely just briefly tilts his head in Zelgadis's look with an expression of forced placidity, which still adds to the effect. It's fortunate that Zelgadis has second thoughts.
And perhaps Rezo should try being less cryptic than usual.]
I was speculating on the perpetrator's aims myself. If they were hoping we'd suspect a case of poisoning, they could have done a better job.
[He then shuffles a few steps closer to Zelgadis- not so close that they're touching, but within arm's reach- and quietly says:]
I know you've been working hard.
[And then, without waiting for a response, Rezo briskly moves forward.]