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[ Ribbons has lived long enough to see differing human moods and study their body language, just so he can use them against people to get what he wants.
Politely, he keeps his eyes downcast, face a mask of control. He never knows what to do with tears, but he thinks that the least he can do is allow Alois his dignity by not watching him in a moment of weakness.
Patiently, he waits until the young man speaks again and wordlessly, takes out a clean and soft handkerchief and hands it over. ]
Certainly.
[ -- referring of course, to the Earl's demand. Amenably so, Ribbons will take to leading the way once again, and will keep quiet as they cross Sector 5, until they reach the borders of Sector 4 where they first see the large Butterfly Pavilion. ]