The touch draws his attention over, and for a moment Severus genuinely considers shredding the lieutenant for distracting him in the midst of his study. Were it not for the singular element of this man being in possession of particular irksome information, he might well have done so. As it was, he snapped his book shut with audible irritation and fixed the man with a look instead.
“I have not heard the beat to quarters, lieutenant,” The remark is dry as it is pointed – he might as well have stated unless there is someone bleeding on deck, I have absolutely no desire to be talking to you. “Is there something amiss?”
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