[He's there just a few moments later, because of course he was already on his way back to the room. He ducks in and leans against the door, staring at the floor a moment before he raises his eyes to Remus'.]
I looked, with Merlin. We couldn't find Prince Arthur anywhere, so I s'ppose he's gone. [He says it casually, but Merlin's sadness has worn off on him a little. Gryffindors are used to success, aren't they? And Sirius is as successful as they come--effortlessly so--which means a failure smacks of failure a little extra every time.
He swallows, and rubs a hand over his jaw as he lets his gaze slip away from Remus.]
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I looked, with Merlin. We couldn't find Prince Arthur anywhere, so I s'ppose he's gone. [He says it casually, but Merlin's sadness has worn off on him a little. Gryffindors are used to success, aren't they? And Sirius is as successful as they come--effortlessly so--which means a failure smacks of failure a little extra every time.
He swallows, and rubs a hand over his jaw as he lets his gaze slip away from Remus.]
Did he ask?