Direct
The author communicates characters' actions and thoughts in an orderly, methodical manner without excessive comments on these deeds. Don't think this means Alexander's just scratching the surface, though—he delves deep into his characters' psyches, but just doesn't explain them in an overly flowery way. Check out this example:
Mickle still sprawled on the turf. Twice during the night, Theo had gone anxiously to her side. Except for that one strange spell of weeping, she had slept peacefully as she slept now, a half-smile on her wan face. Reluctant to wake her, for some moments he looked down at the girl, feeling like an eavesdropper on a secret part of her life. At last, he took her by the shoulders and gently shook her.
"Come along. It's morning."
"Go away," mumbled the girl. "I get up at noon."
Theo continued urging, but what finally brought Mickle to her feet was the aroma of eggs which Musket was frying in a saucepan. While she attacked her breakfast, the count polished the lens of a lantern, then set it down beside several large round looking glasses. (8.3-6)
Mickle has just joined the company and Theo is recounting her first morning with them. Lloyd Alexander aptly portrays his emotions, thoughts, and actions, but does so without adding too much commentary. He allows the characters and their words and deeds to speak for themselves.