[It looks good on him, but Dorian will keep that to himself, he likes to get the measure of a person before overtly flattering them.]
Fortunately there is a vast library in this place with books that will not threaten to disintegrate your brain. [Dorian is a glutton for punishment, what can he say? That Dorian can read this sort of thing objectively and with a straight face, it was a miracle, but he was well practiced. He was a noble after all, that's one of the first things they teach you- show no humor in the face of humor. Unfortunately Dorian's personality wouldn't allow him to be that bloody serious.]
Dorian of House Pavus, a pleasure. [Dorian was beginning to recognize the signs of a handshake and he was very observant, so no, it didn't escape his notice. He didn't remark on it, however, reason being that he was guilty of making faux pas when it came to customary greetings. If this was his first introduction to such a custom he might have kissed the extended hand instead.
Maybe it was caution, Dorian understood caution and so he offered his own greeting, an elegant bow at the waist, appropriate enough where he came from, less touching involved.]
Oh, I can't imagine anything being much worse than Dwarven ale [Dorian made no effort to conceal his humor] but, truth be told, I am more of a wine drinker. I'd probably end up observing the effects of that concoction on my nausea and end up drinking more than I'd want to...and then gnawing my arm off. We are quite attached to one another.
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Fortunately there is a vast library in this place with books that will not threaten to disintegrate your brain. [Dorian is a glutton for punishment, what can he say? That Dorian can read this sort of thing objectively and with a straight face, it was a miracle, but he was well practiced. He was a noble after all, that's one of the first things they teach you- show no humor in the face of humor. Unfortunately Dorian's personality wouldn't allow him to be that bloody serious.]
Dorian of House Pavus, a pleasure. [Dorian was beginning to recognize the signs of a handshake and he was very observant, so no, it didn't escape his notice. He didn't remark on it, however, reason being that he was guilty of making faux pas when it came to customary greetings. If this was his first introduction to such a custom he might have kissed the extended hand instead.
Maybe it was caution, Dorian understood caution and so he offered his own greeting, an elegant bow at the waist, appropriate enough where he came from, less touching involved.]
Oh, I can't imagine anything being much worse than Dwarven ale [Dorian made no effort to conceal his humor] but, truth be told, I am more of a wine drinker. I'd probably end up observing the effects of that concoction on my nausea and end up drinking more than I'd want to...and then gnawing my arm off. We are quite attached to one another.