[ Sometimes Lockwood wrestles with a deep envy for Silver Court. He wonders what it would be like to still be in a position to lay claim to moral superiority. To lay claim to the emotions of humanity.
The moments are usually fleeting and Lockwood ruthlessly jettisons them on their way. He had reason and purpose in the Gold Court, and though it did not often afford him moral high ground, he had chosen to dedicate his life to it. As such, he sits calmly, patiently, and let Bones jump to conclusion and rant in his general direction. Actions he would not, and did not, accept from the novice and the other youngblood who had done the same.
Only when the prickly doctor allowed an opening, did Lockwood clarify the situation. ]
This was days ago, Bones. [ He explained, his expression kept neutral because he did not want Bones thinking he'd let him fuss, just to then take the wind out of his sails. ] Woods and Argent both come across the practice session and quite enjoyed dragging me across the carpet, in front of novices no less, at the time.
[ Lockwood's voice is mild, but there is a flicker of something in his gold/black eyes. A younger vampire, one who was not as confident in themselves or their abilities, might have taken greater offense to being called out in front of novices. It wouldn't have been anything personal really (for the most part) but simply good vampire politics. Showing weakness could quickly become a death sentence in their culture.
A younger, or less secure vampire might have escalated the situation, if only to maintain appearance. Lockwood would have, when he was younger. One of the benefits to advancing years; he's developed a more level headed approach to threat assessment. ]
Woods made a right hash of it. Understandable, as she is still a novice, impulsive as hell, and in that I am indestructible phase. [ Novices. It's like living with teenage boys and their immortality complex. ] Argent, at least, displayed some awareness of what he was doing, the risk of the optics, but to his credit he did it all the same. Kind of reminds me of you. [ This last bit was delivered with a genuinely fond smile.
Bones does raise an interesting point. Neither Woods nor Argent had given Lockwood the opportunity to heal the damage he'd inflicted. Both had simply swanned in and begun ranting at him. Ah, youth. ]
I have always respected that Silver has their own way of doing things. [ He continued in deep, calm tones. ] And I have no doubt, had no doubt at the time even, that Woods and Argent have their moral compasses in the right places. It just might be to everybody's benefit were they afforded the opportunity to develop a bit of wisdom around their approach.
[ He's not trying to suggest that Bones take either as a novice, or a blood claim or anything of that sort. Not that he could do such a thing, that was well beyond his purview. What Lockwood did know, and was trying to convey in his own convoluted way, was that Bones had a gift for giving the ESTABLISHMENT hell to their face, but within a balance that allowed everybody to keep working together.
Call this gentle encouragement to share that gift with others, Grumpy Man. ]
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The moments are usually fleeting and Lockwood ruthlessly jettisons them on their way. He had reason and purpose in the Gold Court, and though it did not often afford him moral high ground, he had chosen to dedicate his life to it. As such, he sits calmly, patiently, and let Bones jump to conclusion and rant in his general direction. Actions he would not, and did not, accept from the novice and the other youngblood who had done the same.
Only when the prickly doctor allowed an opening, did Lockwood clarify the situation. ]
This was days ago, Bones. [ He explained, his expression kept neutral because he did not want Bones thinking he'd let him fuss, just to then take the wind out of his sails. ] Woods and Argent both come across the practice session and quite enjoyed dragging me across the carpet, in front of novices no less, at the time.
[ Lockwood's voice is mild, but there is a flicker of something in his gold/black eyes. A younger vampire, one who was not as confident in themselves or their abilities, might have taken greater offense to being called out in front of novices. It wouldn't have been anything personal really (for the most part) but simply good vampire politics. Showing weakness could quickly become a death sentence in their culture.
A younger, or less secure vampire might have escalated the situation, if only to maintain appearance. Lockwood would have, when he was younger. One of the benefits to advancing years; he's developed a more level headed approach to threat assessment. ]
Woods made a right hash of it. Understandable, as she is still a novice, impulsive as hell, and in that I am indestructible phase. [ Novices. It's like living with teenage boys and their immortality complex. ] Argent, at least, displayed some awareness of what he was doing, the risk of the optics, but to his credit he did it all the same. Kind of reminds me of you. [ This last bit was delivered with a genuinely fond smile.
Bones does raise an interesting point. Neither Woods nor Argent had given Lockwood the opportunity to heal the damage he'd inflicted. Both had simply swanned in and begun ranting at him. Ah, youth. ]
I have always respected that Silver has their own way of doing things. [ He continued in deep, calm tones. ] And I have no doubt, had no doubt at the time even, that Woods and Argent have their moral compasses in the right places. It just might be to everybody's benefit were they afforded the opportunity to develop a bit of wisdom around their approach.
[ He's not trying to suggest that Bones take either as a novice, or a blood claim or anything of that sort. Not that he could do such a thing, that was well beyond his purview. What Lockwood did know, and was trying to convey in his own convoluted way, was that Bones had a gift for giving the ESTABLISHMENT hell to their face, but within a balance that allowed everybody to keep working together.
Call this gentle encouragement to share that gift with others, Grumpy Man. ]