[ and here he is, glowering again -- it's relatively more intense this time, and it's not all too difficult to discern that a nerve was struck.

still, percival opts to haughtily laugh for a brief moment. ]

Friends? You're familiar with neither her family or schedule, and you--

[ ...natalia's face is enough to dissuade him, alongside the mention of asch. percival's mouth forms a tight lipped frown. ]

Hmph. Perhaps we should have her meet father, in that case. Prickleboars are an easy kill -- Eleanor could learn a thing or two from you if she couldn't take them on her own.