Mm, well... I'll read anything I get my hands on. When I was young, I would read the medical books that belonged to the son of my mother's physician. Or I would read the military strategies belonging to my father's advisor.
I also like reading about research on nature, and wildlife. Or the occasional book of poems or a ballad written by a bard.
[A long pause, before he begins in his native Spanish, a bit hesitant at first as he tries to recall, but he gets into the rhythm by the end.]
Cultivo una rosa blanca en junio como enero, para el amigo sincero, que me da su mano franca.
Y para el cruel que me arranca, el corazón con que vivo... cardo ni ortiga cultivo; cultivo la rosa blanca.
[And another pause, his face thoughtful as he then translates.]
I...cultivate a white rose in June and January for the true friend who gives me his sincere hand. And for the cruel one who rips out the heart with which I live...I don’t cultivate the thistle or the nettle. I cultivate the white rose.
[ . . . he's quiet for a moment, like he's thinking of something. before he nods gently, expression some combination of wistful and saddened]
It would be nice, if all could offer consideration to one another in such a way.
But... to be selfish or frightened, cowardly or weak... that's human too, isn't it? We can hope that someone would overcome.... but ultimately, imperfection is a part of living.
Hm? Oh... No. I try to put my feelings aside when I make my choices - it's never anything personal. I recognize that no one can live a life in which they completely avoid harming another but I...
.... Everyone deserves kindness and dignity. I may not be a good man, but I believe in that much.
[ . . . he glances off to the side, gaze distant]
.... but no matter how much I love someone, that does not change how they may view me, if they decide I'm an enemy.
[none will hold a white rose to him - but he can't begrudge them that, so long as he can understand it]
[crystal we're going to be tagging this affection week thread forever
but soo-won will take the hand easily enough, offering up a smile and holding on]
Nothing quite so much - I know that I've been able to receive a lot of kindness in my life.
[ . . . ]
But because of choices that I know that I will make, because I'll choose the well-being of the common people above all else... I don't believe I'll be able to bask in the kindness of the people around me.
It's alright. I am not someone who expects to live a long, happy life.
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Hm...?
[let him live unaware]
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Never mind.
[How does he even begin to explain...EXPLAINING "DADDY" WAS EASIER]
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If you insist.
[but he'll pat hansa's back]
Are you alright? Maybe we should warm up the tea if it doesn't suit your tastes - or I can try a different blend.
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[Soo-won...so naive.............he would laugh if he wasn't still coughing a bit.]
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still, he looks pleased that hansa likes the tea!!]
Oh? I'm glad! It would be more fitting if we had a library that I could lock myself into and enjoy some reading -
But maybe the taste just makes me nostalgic.
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[SUCH A NERD, thinks the jock]
What do you like to read?
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[NEEEERD]
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Mm, well... I'll read anything I get my hands on. When I was young, I would read the medical books that belonged to the son of my mother's physician. Or I would read the military strategies belonging to my father's advisor.
I also like reading about research on nature, and wildlife. Or the occasional book of poems or a ballad written by a bard.
[soo-won likes... all people, and all things.]
The world is very vast.
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[One of the things mentioned makes him tilt his head, smiling.]
What poetry do you know?
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Do you like poetry, Hansa? Would you share some with me?
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[He thinks for a moment.]
I do know a few off-hand, though they're in my native language.
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but soo-won looks excited at the idea anyway? he's as starry-eyed as he'd be over the moon, which is dumb]
Your native language? I'd love to hear it! Would you recite them and tell me what they mean?
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[A long pause, before he begins in his native Spanish, a bit hesitant at first as he tries to recall, but he gets into the rhythm by the end.]
Cultivo una rosa blanca
en junio como enero,
para el amigo sincero,
que me da su mano franca.
Y para el cruel que me arranca,
el corazón con que vivo...
cardo ni ortiga cultivo;
cultivo la rosa blanca.
[And another pause, his face thoughtful as he then translates.]
I...cultivate a white rose in June and January for the true friend who gives me his sincere hand. And for the cruel one who rips out the heart with which I live...I don’t cultivate the thistle or the nettle. I cultivate the white rose.
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... how beautiful.
[he clearly likes it a lot, giving the easy, gentle curve of his lips. something more serious flashes in his eyes before he glances to hansa]
Is there a reason why you remember that one in particular?
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[He gives a shrug.]
I'm glad you like it, though, even though I'm no poet myself, haha.
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[stop
but he nods...]
... I like the meaning of it too. A kindness extended to all people, even one who might be called an enemy.
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[He nods.]
I also see it as someone who is prepared to offer a form of kindness to those who may or may not hurt them.
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It would be nice, if all could offer consideration to one another in such a way.
But... to be selfish or frightened, cowardly or weak... that's human too, isn't it? We can hope that someone would overcome.... but ultimately, imperfection is a part of living.
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[He stares at Soo-won for a moment, eyebrows furrowed.]
Are you judging yourself for something you did, Won?
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.... Everyone deserves kindness and dignity. I may not be a good man, but I believe in that much.
[ . . . he glances off to the side, gaze distant]
.... but no matter how much I love someone, that does not change how they may view me, if they decide I'm an enemy.
[none will hold a white rose to him - but he can't begrudge them that, so long as he can understand it]
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[He reaches forward since this is still affection week, resting his hand on the other's.]
Do you just naturally assume people will hate you, Won?
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but soo-won will take the hand easily enough, offering up a smile and holding on]
Nothing quite so much - I know that I've been able to receive a lot of kindness in my life.
[ . . . ]
But because of choices that I know that I will make, because I'll choose the well-being of the common people above all else... I don't believe I'll be able to bask in the kindness of the people around me.
It's alright. I am not someone who expects to live a long, happy life.