[ . . . he hums thoughtfully at that before laughing and then squeezing hansa's hand again.]
You know, it's one of the first things you told me. You said...
[he's going to adjust the pitch of his voice to match hansa's, which presumably it's a far cry from soo-won's gentle words and tone. it seems like he's trying to remember what hansa told him, as clearly as he can]
"I'm a priest. In a way, I act as His intermediary between Him and the people. Of course, I'm not as powerful as those who act like His right hand, and are able to carry out acts and rituals that draw directly from God's power. I'm only a single man who does what he can, and acts on the Word of the Lord."
[his memory was fuzzier than he'd liked - so it took a bit of focus to remember every word but.... he got there! before he laughs a bit and returns to his normal speech]
.... maybe you don't remember telling me that, but I promised to carry it for you, so I will.
[The words buzz in his head, like a bunch of friendly bees around a hive. It sounds.......familiar? Yet not. Like a mirage on the horizon.]
I said something like that? It sounds really impressive. [He squeezes the other's hand in return, pursing his lips.] Thanks for remembering for me. I mean, it won't stick, but...I'm glad you know, even if I don't.
Mm! It's why I thought it was funny that we got along so well - my family's history with priests hasn't always been friendly.
[and also he's met a few priests who actually got on his nerves? and that's... that's a special skill with soo-won.
but. he'll bump his shoulder against hansa's affectionately given the fact that the other can't SEE HIM so all of his demonstrations of affection have to be both verbal and physical]
But you are yourself first and foremost, and you are impressive. Priest or no priest. Still, I'll hold onto this until it comes back to you.
[His expression shifts into a frown - but eases, instantly, at the bump to his shoulder. His other hand reaches for the hand he's already grasping, patting it back as if in reply.]
Thanks, Won. Haha, it's like I'm your bodyguard and you're the bodyguard of my memories. I guess I'm repaid already, friend.
.... mm. Something like that. Though it has more to do with my father's overprotectiveness than anything, perhaps...
[ . . . though that seems a little harder for him to talk about? hm.
but that. makes him laugh, and he hopes the noise continues to dispel any frowns that might be looming!]
Perhaps but - please let me pay you money in exchange... I know I'm a hassle for both you and Blanca to keep up with. It feels wrong to accept your service without giving anything back.
Am I? You haven't even told me about this bodyguard of yours.
[That...is a good question. And harder to answer, without the role of being a priest standing behind him. What...does he want?]
You know? I don't really know. I think I just want to go out and enjoy life, no matter what it brings. Which is kind of a vague answer, but...it is what it is.
[A huff.]
And you're giving me all I need, honestly. I just like your company.
General Joo-doh? [he laughs a bit] Oh, he's a grouchy man. I told Blanca that you, he, and I would all have fun teasing him. But... he's also the General of the Sky Tribe, the army tasked with protecting the royal family. He's very rough with me - at least verbally. So you're much nicer in that regard.
[joo-doh would absolutely call soo-won a hassle and a headache and so many other things even tho he's sworn his undying loyalty. it's quite funny.
but... he listens to the rest of hansa's answer and laughs a bit]
Is that so? Then I suppose you can have my company as much as you'd like.
Maybe if I can manage it, I'll give you a tour of my kingdom after all of this is done. If I can pay you in experiences, I can at least show you what protecting my life is so important for.
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[ . . . he hums thoughtfully at that before laughing and then squeezing hansa's hand again.]
You know, it's one of the first things you told me. You said...
[he's going to adjust the pitch of his voice to match hansa's, which presumably it's a far cry from soo-won's gentle words and tone. it seems like he's trying to remember what hansa told him, as clearly as he can]
"I'm a priest. In a way, I act as His intermediary between Him and the people. Of course, I'm not as powerful as those who act like His right hand, and are able to carry out acts and rituals that draw directly from God's power. I'm only a single man who does what he can, and acts on the Word of the Lord."
[his memory was fuzzier than he'd liked - so it took a bit of focus to remember every word but.... he got there! before he laughs a bit and returns to his normal speech]
.... maybe you don't remember telling me that, but I promised to carry it for you, so I will.
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[The words buzz in his head, like a bunch of friendly bees around a hive. It sounds.......familiar? Yet not. Like a mirage on the horizon.]
I said something like that? It sounds really impressive. [He squeezes the other's hand in return, pursing his lips.] Thanks for remembering for me. I mean, it won't stick, but...I'm glad you know, even if I don't.
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[and also he's met a few priests who actually got on his nerves? and that's... that's a special skill with soo-won.
but. he'll bump his shoulder against hansa's affectionately given the fact that the other can't SEE HIM so all of his demonstrations of affection have to be both verbal and physical]
But you are yourself first and foremost, and you are impressive. Priest or no priest. Still, I'll hold onto this until it comes back to you.
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[His expression shifts into a frown - but eases, instantly, at the bump to his shoulder. His other hand reaches for the hand he's already grasping, patting it back as if in reply.]
Thanks, Won. Haha, it's like I'm your bodyguard and you're the bodyguard of my memories. I guess I'm repaid already, friend.
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[ . . . though that seems a little harder for him to talk about? hm.
but that. makes him laugh, and he hopes the noise continues to dispel any frowns that might be looming!]
Perhaps but - please let me pay you money in exchange... I know I'm a hassle for both you and Blanca to keep up with. It feels wrong to accept your service without giving anything back.
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[Its strange. He might not be a priest in his own head anymore, but he just doesn't feel the need for money.]
I mean....I guess. But I have every right to do with it what I want.
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[compared to general "your majesty why don't you just get stabbed just to see what it's like to be stabbed" joo-doh]
Hmm.... Then if time, money, or duty weren't an issue - what would you do?
Is there something else I could give you?
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[That...is a good question. And harder to answer, without the role of being a priest standing behind him. What...does he want?]
You know? I don't really know. I think I just want to go out and enjoy life, no matter what it brings. Which is kind of a vague answer, but...it is what it is.
[A huff.]
And you're giving me all I need, honestly. I just like your company.
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[joo-doh would absolutely call soo-won a hassle and a headache and so many other things even tho he's sworn his undying loyalty. it's quite funny.
but... he listens to the rest of hansa's answer and laughs a bit]
Is that so? Then I suppose you can have my company as much as you'd like.
Maybe if I can manage it, I'll give you a tour of my kingdom after all of this is done. If I can pay you in experiences, I can at least show you what protecting my life is so important for.