"As far as I know he’s only arrogant, and not much else. Has he ever touched you inappropriately?"
"At most, he only strokes my head, but he tends to place his hands on my shoulder, and leaves it at that."
After a few more questions, I take out the possibility of him simply being a creep. I’m still weirded out by this whole situation. Why would he allow the badmouthing to continue if he claims to be her ally and friend? One would think that he’s frightened by the nobles he’s handling, but he himself is from a great household, so I doubt that’s the issue.
"...Maybe he’s trying to brainwash you?" I whisper to myself.
That would make sense. It’s not unheard of that some people intentionally make others feel cornered so they have no choice but to accept any generosity that comes their way
