To be fair, even Irahl quietly knows that his integration will be his biggest personal challenge. He isn't planning on being a problem... he is just keenly aware of various notes that have been added to his file over the years.
There are other questions and concerns as well, but the most important one is addressed right away.
When he catches the motion of Seth glancing in his direction out of the corner of his eye, he's quick to look over and meet him there on instinct. It's just a brief thing, a reaction borne on the intent of being as attentive as possible, but it's also the most direct eye-contact he has made since arriving at the Capitol.
Even grazing across the vulnerability is uncomfortable though, so he's quick to divert his gaze again, and he nods as he gratefully takes in the reassurance.
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There are other questions and concerns as well, but the most important one is addressed right away.
When he catches the motion of Seth glancing in his direction out of the corner of his eye, he's quick to look over and meet him there on instinct. It's just a brief thing, a reaction borne on the intent of being as attentive as possible, but it's also the most direct eye-contact he has made since arriving at the Capitol.
Even grazing across the vulnerability is uncomfortable though, so he's quick to divert his gaze again, and he nods as he gratefully takes in the reassurance.
"Understood."