He wears it as he pleases, yes. But Kings have more say in their fashions. It's an old tradition, but most in the King's closest counsel have let their hair grow even a little. It's one the Queen held onto, and as she took me under her wing I respect her wishes. I've grown to like it myself.
Yours suits you, though. I couldn't help but admire the little wave it has when it was wet.
I feel guilty writing these things, Hawkins. You are meant for my sweet Lucy's hand and yet for some reason I cannot scrub you from my thoughts. Are you a witch? An agreeable one you are, if so.
So we will lunch and there will be much learning. You may teach me things, too - about your home, your customs, the war. Perhaps even how your hair may feel beneath my fingers, or even your -
[ there's a scratch out of ink, though with a little careful looking? one might see lips, should I feed you one of the very grapes you enjoy so well ]
Forgive me. My day has been quiet, and a little lonely. I very much look forward to our lessons tomorrow, is all.
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Yours suits you, though. I couldn't help but admire the little wave it has when it was wet.
I feel guilty writing these things, Hawkins. You are meant for my sweet Lucy's hand and yet for some reason I cannot scrub you from my thoughts. Are you a witch? An agreeable one you are, if so.
So we will lunch and there will be much learning. You may teach me things, too - about your home, your customs, the war. Perhaps even how your hair may feel beneath my fingers, or even your -
[ there's a scratch out of ink, though with a little careful looking? one might see lips, should I feed you one of the very grapes you enjoy so well ]
Forgive me. My day has been quiet, and a little lonely. I very much look forward to our lessons tomorrow, is all.