"Accept an apology? I shall do no such thing." You watch him closely and see that he tenses up instantly, scowling harshly, beginning to speak but you do not allow him to. "I understand what it is to be a big brother, I see my own brother do a bad enough job of it and so I am well aware of the stresses you face and he is never so rude nor unkind nor abrasive as you have been both times we have met. It is not excuse."
He sits silently for a moment as his cheeks flush red and he does not know what he is to say. "Right." He pushes harshly to his feet and grapples his pocket watch, narrowing his eyes as he sees the time. "It is time for you to return home. I am sure you shall be able to remember your own way from here. I shall see you at the ball tonight." He turns his back to show you that he shall not be walking you home, and does not make any attempt to even politely kiss your hand.
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