[He was curious. They didn't approach him. He doesn't understand it either.
His gaze, however, flicks to Schwann at that question; the man's expression is dark, in a way Alexei isn't used to seeing directed at him - and while it doesn't unsettle him, it does make him contrary.]
No longer than is truly necessary. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
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His gaze, however, flicks to Schwann at that question; the man's expression is dark, in a way Alexei isn't used to seeing directed at him - and while it doesn't unsettle him, it does make him contrary.]
No longer than is truly necessary. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.