[ The assumption isn't wrong. Broca's expression changes some, and his affectation is varied enough, but he spent too long training out any natural habits that gave away too much to be able to easily step back into any other behavior at this point. A hitch in the breath from Broca might as well be a full-throated moan from anyone else.
Though he wouldn't be so sure how to feel about being so easily figured out. Though there's some advantages to being understood without explicitly stating things.
For example, that pat is more than enough to tell Broca he needs to literally lift his ass up, and get his not inconsiderable weight off of Wriothesley for a moment. He'll even make some commentary as he moves to put his weight fully onto his knees as he pushes himself up into a kneel. ]
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Though he wouldn't be so sure how to feel about being so easily figured out. Though there's some advantages to being understood without explicitly stating things.
For example, that pat is more than enough to tell Broca he needs to literally lift his ass up, and get his not inconsiderable weight off of Wriothesley for a moment. He'll even make some commentary as he moves to put his weight fully onto his knees as he pushes himself up into a kneel. ]
"Monsieur"...
[ Sort of commentary. ]