He tries hard to breathe a sigh of relief when the guards relax, instead keeping his guard up in case something comes along to shatter this beautiful (terrible) facade the two of them have built up. That something ends up being Vane, eyes bugged out in disbelief as he proceeds to mouth that disbelief at Fred. Right in front of the guards.
Oh boy.
The guards notice, easy expressions turning suspicious. ]
Oi, what was that? What'd you say?
[ But Fred, having spotted sweet freedom so close to his reach, is taking no chances; he's already pushing Vane forward, a wide (fake) smile on his face as the two of them bumble forward through the gates. ]
He said he believes that would be a great idea! We'll bring you some gelatin as soon as we're able!
[ Which will be never because he never wants these guards to uncover his lies. C'mon Vane, let's go go go....! Past the guards, into the city, and lost in the crowds. ]
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He tries hard to breathe a sigh of relief when the guards relax, instead keeping his guard up in case something comes along to shatter this beautiful (terrible) facade the two of them have built up. That something ends up being Vane, eyes bugged out in disbelief as he proceeds to mouth that disbelief at Fred. Right in front of the guards.
Oh boy.
The guards notice, easy expressions turning suspicious. ]
Oi, what was that? What'd you say?
[ But Fred, having spotted sweet freedom so close to his reach, is taking no chances; he's already pushing Vane forward, a wide (fake) smile on his face as the two of them bumble forward through the gates. ]
He said he believes that would be a great idea! We'll bring you some gelatin as soon as we're able!
[ Which will be never because he never wants these guards to uncover his lies. C'mon Vane, let's go go go....! Past the guards, into the city, and lost in the crowds. ]