I'll consider it. [ Because Athos had never really thought himself as much of a teacher before d'Artagnan. Of course he had practise with Aramis and Porthos, but that had felt like more of a mutual agreement at the time. He spent time sparring with them, honing skills, and they didn't ask him why he was so quiet, why he drank so much. And then came along the young Gasgon, who wouldn't follow any of the rules no matter how often Athos had glared, but who could be shaped into something wonderful.
He'd enjoyed his time teaching him, watching him grow. But perhaps d'Artagnan was a special case. ]
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He'd enjoyed his time teaching him, watching him grow. But perhaps d'Artagnan was a special case. ]
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I don't know why it's left to me to convince you. You made the offer before I even knew of it, didn't you?
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[ And Athos is terrible at making the first move. ]
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And you haven’t spoken of it to her since?