The way Buchannan had seemed to keep asking him questions, seeming still interested in every single part of Draco’s process, kept taking Draco aback. There was never any hostility in Buchannan’s questions, just was seemed like a genuine curiosity and interest in Draco’s process.<br/>It had kept them talking by the fireplace for much longer than what was actually needed. It had been a relief to Draco though, being able to share details that he knew most people would never care about.<br/>However, once the fireplace was done crackling, indicating that Buchannan had reached his end destination, Draco felt like he could collapse, feeling like he had spent so much time being poised that now that the facade was no longer necessary, it just left him exhausted.<br/>“I can’t believe that it went that well.”