While Hal cringed in his mind at Gregory's stupid attempt at false familiarity, he smiled at this father of his and ascended the stairs to stand before him.
"Father" he said with a false grin a well and spread his arms as though to give Gregory a hug.
The Payne Patriarch smirked in return as he chuckled at Hal's gullibility, after all, why else would he come here alone with no backup if he did not believe Gregory was truly all about making peace.
He spread his arms to receive the hug when Hal simply pushed him aside and walked into the Estate main building.
Leaving Gregory hanging.
'Alright then' Gregory thought and forced a smile as he followed after Hal who now seemed to be exploring the Estate Halls.
With his arms still spread, he twirled in the building as though he were reminiscing his time there.
Something Gregory knew was impossible.
