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Post by Valerian Blackburn on Aug 22, 2019 11:48:44 GMT -8
"Hopefully, I'd be able to protect the people around me, if I have to."
Val sighs through his nose.
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Aug 22, 2019 14:53:34 GMT -8
"That's very admirable of you," she mused softly, giving his arm a soft squeeze. It was hard not to miss the quiet sigh, so different from the normally blithe demeanor.
"Why the distress?"
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Post by Valerian Blackburn on Aug 22, 2019 18:00:08 GMT -8
"I just... worry."
He has to admit.
"I don't want that sort of situation to become commonplace."
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Aug 22, 2019 18:19:26 GMT -8
"A situation where you are relied on, or where someone needs to be defended n the first place?"
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Post by Valerian Blackburn on Aug 22, 2019 18:20:19 GMT -8
"Ah ha ha..."
That was really close to home.
"Maybe a little of both..."
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Aug 22, 2019 18:35:18 GMT -8
Celia lets that hang in silence for a moment before nodding and giving him a considerate look.
"I believe I understand. It's a life more than your own that you become responsible for. Not to mention, we have managed to hae relatively peaceful lives of our own back home. But it's different here, so perhaps it is the best place to learn, after all." She meant it in a very generic, survivalist way.
"I think it's safe to say many feel that way."
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Post by Valerian Blackburn on Aug 22, 2019 18:50:37 GMT -8
"I'm sure they do."
Valerian nods.
"Don't get me wrong. I love my people. And I have no ill will towards anyone from the other territories either. But this is more responsibility than I'm comfortable with."
In fact, the level of responsibility he is comfortable with is pretty low.
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Aug 22, 2019 19:03:55 GMT -8
She was surprised at the open honesty, wondering if it was an act. He was meant to rule as the son of a leading family; it was surely bred into him.
"I can see where it can be worrisome," she admitted after a moment, though it came slowly. "But that is also part of our duty as nobility. It is what is expected, and part of how our safety remains." Her lips quirked for a moment.
"Though, I do admit, I find myself also wanting something other than what is expected of me."
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Post by Valerian Blackburn on Aug 22, 2019 19:06:30 GMT -8
"It is... expected."
He lets out another breath, but he smiles at her other comment.
"Oh? And what is it you find yourself wanting?"
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Aug 22, 2019 19:10:53 GMT -8
"There are expectations of women of station back home, of course," she mused as the subject turned towards her own discomfort. "But there are disagreements, too. Remember how I told you I play the piano? Some would argue that's too passionate for a lady.Too unseemly. Others may be threatened by my upbringing or education."
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Post by Valerian Blackburn on Aug 22, 2019 19:12:36 GMT -8
"I can't imagine people disliking smart, passionate women."
Val shakes his head.
"It seems even within the same superpower, the territories are still quite different."
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Aug 22, 2019 19:22:53 GMT -8
"Naturally." She shook her head. "We are bound by a desire for peace and a strong ruling hand. The rest is a variety that makes us who we are, for good or ill." Qi or no qi, but she doesn't say that out loud. She accepted her duty.
"Tell me, what's one of your favorite parts about your homeland?"
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Post by Valerian Blackburn on Aug 22, 2019 19:26:45 GMT -8
"That's easy, because it's the same as here."
He smirks.
"The people. I love hearing about their lives."
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Aug 22, 2019 19:36:12 GMT -8
"You must do quite well here, then." There had to be plenty of tales to hear here.
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Post by Valerian Blackburn on Aug 22, 2019 19:39:45 GMT -8
"I do alright."
He winks.
"But, I'm sure you do well, too."
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