[ Times and universes may change, but apparently in every one of them Eustace will continue to think Flat is a weirdo.
Which is to say—he gives Flat one raised eyebrow of disbelief - a utopia? really?? - before turning back to the speech still carrying on in front of that. ]
That's his job, to listen to us.
[ Which, okay, maybe not to each one of them individually, because Flat is at least right in that Cyrus is a busy busy man, but Shardbearers have always held a little more sway than the average citizen. If this kid really wanted a private audience, Eustace is sure he could find a way to make it work.
And while there's another question still waiting for his answer, Eustace rudely answers with a question of his own. ]
no subject
Which is to say—he gives Flat one raised eyebrow of disbelief - a utopia? really?? - before turning back to the speech still carrying on in front of that. ]
That's his job, to listen to us.
[ Which, okay, maybe not to each one of them individually, because Flat is at least right in that Cyrus is a busy busy man, but Shardbearers have always held a little more sway than the average citizen. If this kid really wanted a private audience, Eustace is sure he could find a way to make it work.
And while there's another question still waiting for his answer, Eustace rudely answers with a question of his own. ]
What makes you think this is a utopia?