[The stormy look gets him to pause, poised to turn the next page in the book (because of course he can manage to read while talking, this is Hubert what do you expect) but at that look he hesitates. He listens when Linhardt decides to talk, and the words help him make up his mind.
Hubert shuts the book, setting it down on the desk as he turns to give the other man his full attention. He crosses his legs and folds his hands on his knee. It still manages to look poised, though it's more relaxed than he usually gets around anyone.]
Linhardt. [It's not warning or scolding, just an attempt to get the other man's attention.] This goes beyond just your sleep schedule.
[He doesn't know that, not really. Hubert has always been good at reading people, but a good amount of his methods involve guessing until he hits on something that will assist him. That's what this is based in, but this isn't about ensuring Linhardt's usefulness.
He wants to know what's troubling his friend. He has a pretty damn good idea of what it is already.]
Tell me what's on your mind.
[It isn't an order. It's not exactly the most conversational either, but he's paying attention and eager to listen.]
no subject
Hubert shuts the book, setting it down on the desk as he turns to give the other man his full attention. He crosses his legs and folds his hands on his knee. It still manages to look poised, though it's more relaxed than he usually gets around anyone.]
Linhardt. [It's not warning or scolding, just an attempt to get the other man's attention.] This goes beyond just your sleep schedule.
[He doesn't know that, not really. Hubert has always been good at reading people, but a good amount of his methods involve guessing until he hits on something that will assist him. That's what this is based in, but this isn't about ensuring Linhardt's usefulness.
He wants to know what's troubling his friend. He has a pretty damn good idea of what it is already.]
Tell me what's on your mind.
[It isn't an order. It's not exactly the most conversational either, but he's paying attention and eager to listen.]