That unfairness has definitely taken a toll - he's really only just starting to loosen up enough to really come out of his shell. This conversation simply would not have happened months ago.

"You're right about that. That's something...I have learned here, especially."

At the protestation, Alfred frowns a little - acting on impulse, he reaches up to rest his hand over Georg's, holding it against his jaw firmly.

"If you weren't a good man, I don't think you would argue with me telling you you are. I have...I have worked under a terrible man for a long time. I would know."