Something in Chris' gaze goes hard, but not unkind and he shifts in his mindset immediately, chin lifting a touch and voice deepening with a touch more command. Not a full King's voice, but close to it. All other thoughts and concerns flee his mind in deference to this.

His fingers hook around and under Hawke's chin and jaw as he watches his boyfriend. "And what is this, Adalwolfe? What do you see when you look in the mirror? And don't shy from me with your words, you know I'll know it if you do."