~aside so he can angle his body in such a way so that he can see who it was and allow Neuvillette unrestricted view as well.

It's when Ajax pokes his head in that Thrain sighs, hand flexing slightly at his sides in renewed stress and concern.

~in this matter. There is only so much I can do as his father, but to have another express to him his worth and value as a person would aid in his recovery from this immensely."

Before Thrain can continue along that train of thought, a knock at the door draws his attention towards it stepping~

~experiences in his adult life that have only given him more reason to believe his fears are true, despite my best efforts to help him understand otherwise." He says, staring at Neuvillette's desk as he thinks for a moment, looking up to meet his gaze.

"...that is why I must rely on you to aid me~

~he deserves, and by extension, believes it's the only way he can keep people around." He shakes his head, setting the paper back down.

"...it is a habit I have yet to find a means to break, simply because it is born from his fear of abandonment... and, regrettably there have been a multitude of~

~father figure worked to their benefit.

He does take the notes Neuvillette sets out for him to read over, again sighing like he's at a loss for what to do, brow knitting in growing concern as he read through everything.

"...Ajax has a very bad habit of enduring abuse because he believes it's what~

~him for any reason, he will stop... what comes after is merely trying to assuage whatever guilt he may feel in the aftermath."

It's not something Thrain actively seeks to take advantage of where Ajax was concerned, but he could not deny there were times Ajax's need to have that approval from a~

"...I fear you underestimate Ajax's desperation for my approval, much as I detest the thought." Thrain sighs, glancing to the seat being offered to him and shaking his head. He's far too tense to sit in the moment, but he relaxes his posture at the least. "If he suspects I may be disappointed in~

~long have they been noticing things? Changes in his behaviour or the marks left behind?" May as well make a little more idle talk while they wait for Ajax.

~Ajax will have no choice but to abide in that case."

Of course, he doesn't plan to hunt the man down if said boyfriend doesn't show with Ajax, but he's still going to inquire to his whereabouts with the younger Harbinger when he shows up.

"Did your girls have a rough estimate of a timeline? How~

~items, taking a moment to rub his hands to loosen his stiffening joints.

"My words cut far deeper than my sword ever could. All I wish is to speak with him, should he happen to be with Ajax. If it turns out there is something untoward being done to my son, I trust you will handle it accordingly.~

Thrain waits patiently, inclining his head down and to the side a little when Neuvillette delivers his warning to him.

"Rest assured I have no intention of causing harm to the man in question." He states calmly, taking this opportunity to remove his gauntlets, setting those aside with his other~

~you in my presence... if one of your girls can send for him, I will get to the bottom of this myself. Perhaps we'll find ourselves lucky and lure in whoever the boyfriend is while we're at it."

~a nearby chair. "If something is happening as a result of this relationship of his, I want it dealt with while I'm here." A pause as he shrugs his cloak off, draping it neatly over the back of that chair before turning his attention back to the Iudex.

"He'll be less likely to hide anything from~

Thrain's tension is palpable in the way he shifts slightly, running his thumb over his knuckles as he allows himself a moment of anger when hearing this, letting it go with a gruff, slow exhale.

"...I'd like you to call him here." He says calmly, removing his hat and mask and setting them aside on~

~contents... concerning." A pause, glancing to the letter for a moment as he thinks, looking back up at the Iudex.

"Have you seen him today? Were there any new marks noticed since this letter? What do we know of this... partner of his?" Even with the mask on, his concern was palpable in his voice.

~frustrated growl before he makes his way over to the desk, mask and hat remaining in place for now while he produces the letter that summoned him.

"I received your letter." He comments, gesturing with the envelope before setting it on the edge of Neuvillette's desk.

"Needless to say I find the~

....he is en route.