[Lance is definitely picking up on that just talking to Henry is the way to go about things; he still feels like he's taking a risk by not carefully controlling the conversation and withholding as much information as possible, but maybe it's just not necessary. It's also a lot less stressful on Lance if he doesn't have to keep up the distantly professional countenance, so he's more than happy not to do so if he doesn't have to.
When Henry agrees, Lance nods and manages a small smile as well. But he feels he should clarify something--]
Thank you. It isn't anything personal against you or other individuals of the Guard, except for...
[Well. He thinks it's clear he specifically and personally doesn't trust Maketh, and with reason. But he's only making the comment so as to be accurate, not to insult Maketh, and moves on.]
And... Thank you for speaking with me about all of this. I appreciate it.
[He means that; this is one less thing he needs to worry about, and it makes the idea of coordinating with the Guard in the future a lot less stressful.]
private;
When Henry agrees, Lance nods and manages a small smile as well. But he feels he should clarify something--]
Thank you. It isn't anything personal against you or other individuals of the Guard, except for...
[Well. He thinks it's clear he specifically and personally doesn't trust Maketh, and with reason. But he's only making the comment so as to be accurate, not to insult Maketh, and moves on.]
And... Thank you for speaking with me about all of this. I appreciate it.
[He means that; this is one less thing he needs to worry about, and it makes the idea of coordinating with the Guard in the future a lot less stressful.]