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And then we'll think something is wrong with you.
[ MOST SERIOUS NOD. ]
[ MOST SERIOUS NOD. ]
Then that's just silly!
[ But at least it got her to giggle. ]
[ But at least it got her to giggle. ]
[ she really should know this, it's true. ]
Mm, you didn't. I just hadn't thought about it like that before.
Mm, you didn't. I just hadn't thought about it like that before.
I... think so. Nesso has a lot of manly pride and that's why he doesn't want to talk about why he's not a knight here because he thinks we'll find him silly?
[The tagline of every human being (or non, in this case) out there about men... Even sometimes men themselves. Elza nods gravely.]
Men. So-- let's stop thinking about them for a little bit. [Elza you are a man, remember, but he likes to think of himself as marginally less silly than the masses.] Would you like some tea?
Men. So-- let's stop thinking about them for a little bit. [Elza you are a man, remember, but he likes to think of himself as marginally less silly than the masses.] Would you like some tea?
Edited 2015-03-06 14:27 (UTC)
Oh! [ Elza tea, now that he's improved! Mary brightens instantly, content to forget about the topic of incomprehensible manly pride (at least for a little bit). ]
Yes, please!
Yes, please!
[Crowned pigs!! That's what they are! And her frustration is beginning to show. Snakes on the throne are essentially what she's imagining right now. Still though, she shakes her head.]
It matters not if their father was a good leader. One would hope that nobility truly is a hereditary trait but it is something that must be cultivated through temperament and upbringing.
.... but I see your point. If their reputations are so impeccable, it's another hurdle.
[But only a hurdle - she's not yet willing to succumb to the belief that there's no other way to save the people yet.]
I apologize... I'm probably overstepping my bounds in trying to offer counsel but - no people deserve to be left in the ruins of sickness and fear.
It matters not if their father was a good leader. One would hope that nobility truly is a hereditary trait but it is something that must be cultivated through temperament and upbringing.
.... but I see your point. If their reputations are so impeccable, it's another hurdle.
[But only a hurdle - she's not yet willing to succumb to the belief that there's no other way to save the people yet.]
I apologize... I'm probably overstepping my bounds in trying to offer counsel but - no people deserve to be left in the ruins of sickness and fear.
--No.
[Elza lifts up his teacup to his mouth, his eyes lowered to look into it as he sips.] You don't need to apologise. I do appreciate hearing what someone else has to say about this.
[And it's not like he truly disagrees with what she says, that no people deserve to be left behind.
He doesn't think all people deserve to live in that tumultuous kingdom, he just knows that there's no way to save them all, for all people to be happy and safe.]
[Elza lifts up his teacup to his mouth, his eyes lowered to look into it as he sips.] You don't need to apologise. I do appreciate hearing what someone else has to say about this.
[And it's not like he truly disagrees with what she says, that no people deserve to be left behind.
He doesn't think all people deserve to live in that tumultuous kingdom, he just knows that there's no way to save them all, for all people to be happy and safe.]
Then what I have to say is that if there was any way I could have my kingdom come to your aid, I would.
[Because that's... honest to goodness the only way that she can even think to save those people. Natalia hates war more than anything else but there must be another way to help them - foreign aid?
At this rate, it's hard to imagine the monarchy collapsing on its own, as much as she would prefer that. Even a coup from the people would be preferable.]
[Because that's... honest to goodness the only way that she can even think to save those people. Natalia hates war more than anything else but there must be another way to help them - foreign aid?
At this rate, it's hard to imagine the monarchy collapsing on its own, as much as she would prefer that. Even a coup from the people would be preferable.]
Are you sure you don't want help?
[ He's improved, but still... ]
[ He's improved, but still... ]
[ IS THIS MANLY PRIDE IN ACTION-- okay no, but she'll slowly nod and move to settle herself. ]
[Elza pauses, shifting gold eyes to her and blinking a few times, slow and catlike.]
Thank you. [And he smiles wryly.] Our worlds being different just make a bit too large an obstacle.
[But he thinks that he could trust her word if she was able to help. Even if they haven't spoken much at length, just her concern for his kingdom in this conversation alone...]
Thank you. [And he smiles wryly.] Our worlds being different just make a bit too large an obstacle.
[But he thinks that he could trust her word if she was able to help. Even if they haven't spoken much at length, just her concern for his kingdom in this conversation alone...]
[ Aww, he's improved! Then, she'll wait patiently, retrieving a bit of her current sewing project while she does. ]
A jacket. [ although it's actually very small, so she amends: ]
... For a squirrel.
... For a squirrel.
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