[He had not seen Richard indulge in drink unless it was trying something new and sweet. He had plied the younger man with strawberry or sugary alcoholic beverages before, but hard spirits tended to be his wheelhouse. That his lover was half filling a glass did clue him in to the disturbance in his lover's behaviour towards him, and there would come a point where he would logically remind himself to not push.

After all, the younger man was not particularly used to direct and forceful manner of Zaun. Everything in his city was a play for power and control after all. Some had the abilities and others did not. And many did not enjoy being called out even when they thought they wanted a truth.

Richard also didn't refute his diatribe about his daughter. No answer was still an answer.

He was smart enough to spot the warning signs building again. He simply returned to swirling his drink rather that partaking in it; that was his tell when it came to facing off against potential danger.] What indeed? I assume the same as everyone: time, association, resources, and or a sense of missing out on something someone else has. Those are the most common.