[ He really isn't even trying to take this gracefully, is he? She thought that her apology (and a very earnest one at that!) would at least quell some of his indignation, but apparently he has more than enough to go around regardless.
If Lukas were around, he'd probably encourage her to be more mindful of this boy's feelings and quash her ire, but... Lukas isn't here. ]
That is hardly a courteous response to someone who has apologized to you!
[ He hands her the hat, which she takes... and holds far away from her, her nose wrinkling. ]
I... I will do what I am able to wash your headgear—if you will not allow me to simply replace it, then I do owe you as much, for certain. However... as unpleasant as this situation is, the boy has no excuse for acting equally as unpleasant himself! Especially to a lady who had no intent to do ill, and was merely beset by... illness!
[ Hmph! Now that she's said her piece, she crouches down at the bank of the lake and dips his hat into the water. ]
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If Lukas were around, he'd probably encourage her to be more mindful of this boy's feelings and quash her ire, but... Lukas isn't here. ]
That is hardly a courteous response to someone who has apologized to you!
[ He hands her the hat, which she takes... and holds far away from her, her nose wrinkling. ]
I... I will do what I am able to wash your headgear—if you will not allow me to simply replace it, then I do owe you as much, for certain. However... as unpleasant as this situation is, the boy has no excuse for acting equally as unpleasant himself! Especially to a lady who had no intent to do ill, and was merely beset by... illness!
[ Hmph! Now that she's said her piece, she crouches down at the bank of the lake and dips his hat into the water. ]