Drizzt knows his father is his father, Jarlaxle. He'd be incensed to learn that he wasn't believed simply because Jarlaxle didn't trust Drizzt's viewpoint. There's no question that Zaknafein is Zaknafein, not after all they have been through in two months' time.
Jarlaxle's body language doesn't offer him much in the way of information, and the fact he softens in response to realizing he intimidated Drizzt is something that just makes for more questions. He's not acting like the Jarlaxle he knows at all. Far more open than he's ever been.
An imposter?
No, the emotions seem real enough. Why, then? It seems like he cares a great deal more than Drizzt remembers. And Drizzt gave him information that should have caused more questions from him, but he's so incredibly focused on Zak.
Although Drizzt remembers being the same way when he had first heard his father's voice in his head. His focus had solely been on Zaknafein. If they were such close friends, then of course his focus would narrow.
Perhaps he's acting warmer to Drizzt now that they are away from Menzoberranzan and he knows that Drizzt knows the truth. Maybe. Or maybe he really is leading an imposter to his father, in which case Drizzt would still be better off fighting alongside his father. But somehow, Drizzt has a feeling that it isn't the case.
Or maybe he simply wants to believe that there is a third drow like the two of them.
"Yes, we are," Drizzt speaks quietly back, the look of apprehension that he had a moment ago slowly fading. "And I do not know his exact location, but this plane allows us to communicate mentally. I can call out to him and find out where he is."
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Jarlaxle's body language doesn't offer him much in the way of information, and the fact he softens in response to realizing he intimidated Drizzt is something that just makes for more questions. He's not acting like the Jarlaxle he knows at all. Far more open than he's ever been.
An imposter?
No, the emotions seem real enough. Why, then? It seems like he cares a great deal more than Drizzt remembers. And Drizzt gave him information that should have caused more questions from him, but he's so incredibly focused on Zak.
Although Drizzt remembers being the same way when he had first heard his father's voice in his head. His focus had solely been on Zaknafein. If they were such close friends, then of course his focus would narrow.
Perhaps he's acting warmer to Drizzt now that they are away from Menzoberranzan and he knows that Drizzt knows the truth. Maybe. Or maybe he really is leading an imposter to his father, in which case Drizzt would still be better off fighting alongside his father. But somehow, Drizzt has a feeling that it isn't the case.
Or maybe he simply wants to believe that there is a third drow like the two of them.
"Yes, we are," Drizzt speaks quietly back, the look of apprehension that he had a moment ago slowly fading. "And I do not know his exact location, but this plane allows us to communicate mentally. I can call out to him and find out where he is."