Moonie

Anyway, here you go.

Because, like, we see that teachers kneel when asking a kid to be their apprentice/giving their apprentice their robes.

And it makes sense! because by kneeling, an adult can come to eye level with a child, putting them both on even ground. It's a sign of respect.

But then,

Shirahama takes this gesture and completely changes both the context and the meaning. Because Galga is not a child, instead of putting the two on even ground, it places Atwert below him. And just like that, it changes from a sweet gesture to make a child feel seen to a vulnerable, desperate plea for Atwert's lover to stay with him. And beyond that, it looks like a proposal.

Olruggio: Uh... a few days ago, I think.

Qifrey: A few- how many?!

Olruggio: Uh... *starts counting on fingers* I need more fingers...

to this...

‘The Goodwill of Her Grace’