21: Hunter
It came as a surprise when at card night Milliardo intercepted Wufei while he was getting drinks and asked him if they could have a word in private. But if Wufei ever thought the man was looking for a fight, he was in for quite a surprise. Milliardo seemed unnaturally nervous as he guided Wufei outside.
"I considered it for while now." The man began, not looking at Wufei. "Our cultures do not match. You fought for the colonies, I fought against them and we both believed we were right. Even when I turned in favour of the colonies you still fought me. You lost all connection to the upper class when your family's colony self-destructed leaving you orphaned and without family or notable connections and I have a sister trying her best to fit in at the top of politics. We are clearly an unsuitable match, yet while that should rationally be considered, I find it makes no difference in how I've come to regard you."
Wufei blinked, not knowing what to say, but words proved unnecessary at this point, for Milliardo continued without a pause and Wufei noticed that the older man's voice shook slightly.
"For quite a while now I've had these feelings. They gave me joy and I tried to dispose of them for all the mentioned reasons, but it won't do. I transferred to get away from them but then found myself drawn to these weekly gatherings. As much as I tried to deny it, I realise now that I only truly come here because I know you do.
"I realise that despite my better judgement I've come to admire you. You carry out your duties as a preventer agent with a conviction many could learn from and your nature outside work appears to be most pleasant. Therefore, despite the obvious clash a union between our two being would cause, I've decided to take you out to dinner."
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princess