[ That's a good question. Why did he tell he truth?
Claude doesn't retaliate when Sylvain grabs his collar, but his expression remains cool, calculated, and unwilling to reveal anything of what he might be feeling—except that he's allowing this show of aggression up to a point.
If Sylvain touches him any further, he will defend himself. ]
You seemed like you were looking for a friend. I thought you should know not to expect one with me.
[ It's a weak argument, one insulting to Sylvain while also pretending that Claude was honest for anyone's sake but his own. He doubts that Sylvain would believe it, but that's not really his concern. ]
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Claude doesn't retaliate when Sylvain grabs his collar, but his expression remains cool, calculated, and unwilling to reveal anything of what he might be feeling—except that he's allowing this show of aggression up to a point.
If Sylvain touches him any further, he will defend himself. ]
You seemed like you were looking for a friend. I thought you should know not to expect one with me.
[ It's a weak argument, one insulting to Sylvain while also pretending that Claude was honest for anyone's sake but his own. He doubts that Sylvain would believe it, but that's not really his concern. ]