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[right][sub]Locations: Sorian Park
Interactions: Charlotte [@princess], Devan [@Prosaic][/sub][/right][hr][/center]
John expected a much more volatile response from that guy, but his courage only extended so far as to not having a knife pointing at his neck. Whether or not that was just a pathetic display of character, or a reasonable response to an unexpected psychotic action was up to debate. John was glad that he, along with these vulturous goons, was leaving the drama scene. It was a little unfortunate that along with it, the girl in pajama too was spooked and fled. She looked fun to talk to.

As for Lorenzo, who was left to confront who seemed to be the very angry (and also very edgy) organizer, he was quick to flee to someone for help. As much as John sympathized with the humiliation he had to endure the previous night, it wasn't necessarily a good look that he ran for help so quickly. He wished the Duke would've stood his grounds more. It was something that the doctor himself learned, being a man of peasantry breaking into the upper social classes. He had always been a soft kid who avoided confrontation, who wanted everyone to live together in harmony, who treated everyone with hospitality, but hospitality would only get you so far as the northern mountains. Sometimes, you have to be more aggressive in face of the vultures. 

Glancing to his right was Charlotte, along with a fellow he hadn't met. Apparently, she knew him, so that's good. She also was gesturing both he and John to finally move away from this incident completely, now that the guy with the cane decided to let the Duke go. The doctor had no hesitation in doing so. It was not a fun event, not for the already irritated John, but he figured it was much worse for Charlotte, whom was perhaps the victim of so much humiliation and stress in the last few days. He couldn't help but catch up to her once she distanced away from the whole situation. 

[color=5486ae]"I'm sorry that had to happen."[/color] John said softly as soon as he got her attention. [color=5486ae]"How are you feeling right now?"[/color] 

Remembering the tears streaking down her exhausted face earlier, he offered his handkerchief if she wanted it. Or if she wanted some food, she could also have some of his waffles, which he was still holding in his other hand. But he also remembered that she wanted a peaceful time with Lorenzo, have some quality tea with him and her friends. 

[color=5486ae]"Do you want to check up on your father?"[/color] He said. [color=5486ae]"We can still have tea together."[/color]