Re: lakeside mansion; hugh c. & dietre a.
Dietre did not feel quite as much concern over the outcome of this movie as he had for Dirty Dancing. He knew well enough how this story ended, the prince learned his lesson and would transform back into a man. It was highly unlikely a movie meant for children would have a sad ending. Still, he did keep quiet during the villagers’ song, waiting patiently for Hugh’s review of him as a person.
“That is what I wanted; for you to feel better,” he agreed. “And I feel better too.” Not that he was feeling particularly more sad than usual before he came over. Being with Hugh just made him feel better in general, not so lonely or forgotten.
Ah, sometimes he wondered why he wanted to know what people thought of him when finding out didn’t necessarily make him happier. Despite his hunger for praise, he had a hard time believing any good things said about him, he was always so full of self doubt. Generous? “...Some people might disagree with you on that.” It was too easy to second guess himself. Was his being here really for Hugh? Or was it for himself? Both Damian and Misha accused him of being a selfish person, and they were so adamant about it that Dietre couldn’t shake the thought that it was at least half true.
“But thank you, Hugh. I’m glad you think so…” He wasn’t going to forget his manners. He owed Hugh his gratitude.