It's expected, of course. The audience was never going to receive this news warmly. Bunta lets their contempt wash past him, like a river over stones, and maintains his posture of relaxed confidence and good humor. What he's doing will protect Lissa and help Yukimura. That's all he needs.
Lissa seems more affected by the crowd's chilliness. Bunta smiles at her like he has an ace up his sleeve as he takes her hand from Yukimura. That's right, no more standing beside or behind him-- it's time to step out and blossom.
"Nice ring," he jokes as he escorts her to the center of the dais where they'll lead the dance. They managed to get him in a suit, but there simply wasn't much they could do with the red mop on his head except trim it up a little.
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It's expected, of course. The audience was never going to receive this news warmly. Bunta lets their contempt wash past him, like a river over stones, and maintains his posture of relaxed confidence and good humor. What he's doing will protect Lissa and help Yukimura. That's all he needs.
Lissa seems more affected by the crowd's chilliness. Bunta smiles at her like he has an ace up his sleeve as he takes her hand from Yukimura. That's right, no more standing beside or behind him-- it's time to step out and blossom.
"Nice ring," he jokes as he escorts her to the center of the dais where they'll lead the dance. They managed to get him in a suit, but there simply wasn't much they could do with the red mop on his head except trim it up a little.