Silver’s Face (pt2)

While trying to learn how to make facial expressions that are able to portray his emotions Sebek appears and, upon understanding the situation, invites Silver to train with him the school’s courtyard, saying, “You need not engage in any absurd facial exercises, because that’s not what you actually need.”

Their practice fights attract a crowd that includes the gossiping students from Silver’s class, who are surprised to see Silver smile as he compliments Sebek on his progress: “I’m kind of stunned at how loud and emphatic he is with that freshman. I thought he was all cool and aloof!”

The students overhear Lilia and Malleus discussing Silver, with Lilia observing that Silver’s smile must come from how pleased he is that Sebek is showing so much growth. Malleus follows with, “Silver has always been so empathetic, sharing in others’ joys and sorrows.” 

Lilia says that he conceals powerful emotions beneath his poker face but Malleus says, “I wouldn’t say he actively conceals them, per se. I suspect he simply doesn’t betray much emotion.”

Silver’s classmates are surprised by the thought that Silver actually does have feelings, telling him later that they never knew he was so cool.

Sebek explains this was all a part of his plan: “I figured if people saw you training, they’d never be able to call you expressionless.”