[England's dire expression falls, leaving behind a strange sort of surprise that also makes it apparent he's a little lost as to what to do with such a declaration.]
That's— I mean... [He clears his throat and tries to puff himself up into Empire Posture, but there's a flush in his face that wasn't there before.] Right. Of course! I always keep my word.
[But somewhere else, he says I'd hate to let you down, and it immediately deflates his attempt at bravado, leaving him again with that curiously lost look.]
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That's— I mean... [He clears his throat and tries to puff himself up into Empire Posture, but there's a flush in his face that wasn't there before.] Right. Of course! I always keep my word.
[But somewhere else, he says I'd hate to let you down, and it immediately deflates his attempt at bravado, leaving him again with that curiously lost look.]