[gulfan is a beautiful, prideful bird and soo-won thinks he's very lucky he gets to witness him
but then he'll turn back to elsa with a smile]
Mm! I don't normally have this much freedom - or even free time. So it's nice, to get to play around a bit, while trying to puzzle things out too. Don't you think?
[oh, she’s so far off base. how embarrassing... she was only going by her own impressions based on her own world and culture, even though she knew there was so many here... and of course people other than nobles had hunting birds and got busy...
she wrings her hands, cheeks pink in embarrassment at her narrow world view.]
Oh. Um. Yes—or, well. No. But I used to be.
Now I’m more of a... [her mouth twitches in amusement at the thing she’s about to say, here:] ...free spirit, I suppose you could say?
[ah, it's a sweet reaction...... he offers a smile that he hopes is comforting, and reaches his hand out to come to rest over where she's wringing hers]
It made me happy that you thought so, so I hope that you're not worried about it.
[no harm done, elsa! (soo-won's just a liar!)]
Were you able to escape the constraints of public service? That's exciting!
[if her hesitation seemed a lot before, this time she very nearly yanks her hands away at soo-won's touch—but manages to stop herself at the last moment, the bunched energy simply diffusing through her muscles and into her fingers as an increased grip on her palms.
well. it's fine. she gives a little apologetic smile about... well, everything, and answers his question instead, brushing past all of that.]
...Less of an escape, and more of a... transfer of power to the best fit for the role. [her smile widens a little more, the tension of moments before easing out of her face. anna is an instant mood brightener.] My sister.
[oh - soo-won can't help but notice the slight tension, and so he settles for just one soft, reassuring squeeze before pulling his hand back. a soft bow of his head in quiet apology if he made her uncomfortable.
but.
something about her words manages to surprise him.]
... oh - and... what role was that?
[it couldn't be all that high-ranking of a leadership role if she willingly let go of it to a family member... could it?]
[the quickness of the touch doesn't go unnoticed. she should have figured that mister "i-like-to-behold" wouldn't miss her twitch. more familiar an action than she'd have preferred, but... in the least terrible way.
what role, indeed. elsa lets her arms relax, hanging at her sides—then clasps them together in front of her, letting the memory of anna's perfect beauty and poise—well, as poised as anna ever needed to be, in her eyes—at the coronation flow into her mind.]
[there's a beat of surprise, and she watches his face, waiting to see where his reaction settles—and relief etches her features as it blooms into delight.]
Oh, yes, of course. We're very close, Anna and I—closer than ever, now. I know Mother and Father would be so proud of her. She's already more than proven herself as a worthy Queen.
[elsa is gushing—and seems to realize it, clearing her throat, and laughing a little at her own enthusiasm as she rearranges herself.]
...I think that, for many noble houses, children are raised to see their family as competition—rather than on the same side, as a part of their own team. I hope that, to some degree, our unending support of each other can serve as an example—both in our kingdom, and in those we have trades and relations with.
[she is gushing - but it's not like soo-won minds. his expression does soften when she speaks so freely, so enthusiastically. he thinks that he will always enjoy most these moments to see people talk about what they love most.]
It is certainly a story that I intend on taking with me on my travels - perhaps I can whisper a few ideas into some of the nobility I visit, too.
[of cooperation rather than competition. it sounds like, he thinks. he'd like to see more of it.]
She must be very happy for you too - if you're in a role you enjoy more than royalty.
Even if only in a small way, I hope it helps. [the wind carries the words onwards. and wasn't it always the merchants who took the tales with them? she can't help but warm to it.]
I am with our mother's people, now—and she is with our father's. [the two sides of the bridge. and wouldn't it be nice, if that's what they built to replace the dam? a physical, and spiritual connection between their two halves...
well, she can keep accepting the assistance of the earth giants until then.]
Charades are still on every week, though. We see a lot of each other.
Charades is a game? I'm sure you'll get a lot of practice in, and keep improving.
[since she talked about how she wasn't good at them before! maybe that'll be her next character development
still though... he finds that it's nice to hear that - to hear what people are capable of, when they are motivated through love and not fear. it gives him a bit of hope.]
It sounds like a wonderful life. Your voice became quite a bit happier.
It is. One of my sister's favorites, I'm afraid—I've never been very good at family games night, but... for her, I'll keep trying. [she gives another little light chuckle, a little awkwardly. she's starting to think about just using her powers in the quickfire rounds... if olaf can, why shouldn't she? it was about time the boys lost...
wait.]
...Did it?
[...
she tightens the shawl around herself again, expression warm and familiar.]
I think... talking about Anna in any context might do that. But I suppose... I am happier like this, yes.
Oh, goodness. I'm not sure I'm qualified to teach anything. But I can at least run you through the rules. We'll have to find another team to compete against, though.
...Well, someone other than me must have heard of it. [she glances at the hawk] Gulfan? Any ideas?
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He has a lot of pride, doesn't he? I'm sure he's unhappy to have been bird-napped along with the rest of us, but it's nice for him to see new faces.
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You must be enjoying it, too, then. Birds of a feather...?
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but then he'll turn back to elsa with a smile]
Mm! I don't normally have this much freedom - or even free time. So it's nice, to get to play around a bit, while trying to puzzle things out too. Don't you think?
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the bearing, the hawk, the lack of free time...]
Won, are you... a public-standing figure in your country?
[that probably covered everything from elected figures to nobility, didn’t it?]
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Do I come off that way?
I suppose I do have some noble blood in me, and often work with them - but I'm a mere traveling merchant, I'm afraid.
[he tilts his head]
Why? Are you?
[if they've same hat'd on so many things so far, and that's what she settled on]
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[oh, she’s so far off base. how embarrassing... she was only going by her own impressions based on her own world and culture, even though she knew there was so many here... and of course people other than nobles had hunting birds and got busy...
she wrings her hands, cheeks pink in embarrassment at her narrow world view.]
Oh. Um. Yes—or, well. No. But I used to be.
Now I’m more of a... [her mouth twitches in amusement at the thing she’s about to say, here:] ...free spirit, I suppose you could say?
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It made me happy that you thought so, so I hope that you're not worried about it.
[no harm done, elsa! (soo-won's just a liar!)]
Were you able to escape the constraints of public service? That's exciting!
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well. it's fine. she gives a little apologetic smile about... well, everything, and answers his question instead, brushing past all of that.]
...Less of an escape, and more of a... transfer of power to the best fit for the role. [her smile widens a little more, the tension of moments before easing out of her face. anna is an instant mood brightener.] My sister.
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but.
something about her words manages to surprise him.]
... oh - and... what role was that?
[it couldn't be all that high-ranking of a leadership role if she willingly let go of it to a family member... could it?]
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what role, indeed. elsa lets her arms relax, hanging at her sides—then clasps them together in front of her, letting the memory of anna's perfect beauty and poise—well, as poised as anna ever needed to be, in her eyes—at the coronation flow into her mind.]
Queen of the kingdom of Arendelle.
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but not in any way that's unpleasant, or unwilling to accept this. rather, once the pause fades he seems to seem delighted, offering up a smile]
A peaceful transfer of power amidst royalty - both of you sisters are very impressive.
[what a wonderful story]
I wish I knew more nobles capable of that.
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Oh, yes, of course. We're very close, Anna and I—closer than ever, now. I know Mother and Father would be so proud of her. She's already more than proven herself as a worthy Queen.
[elsa is gushing—and seems to realize it, clearing her throat, and laughing a little at her own enthusiasm as she rearranges herself.]
...I think that, for many noble houses, children are raised to see their family as competition—rather than on the same side, as a part of their own team. I hope that, to some degree, our unending support of each other can serve as an example—both in our kingdom, and in those we have trades and relations with.
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It is certainly a story that I intend on taking with me on my travels - perhaps I can whisper a few ideas into some of the nobility I visit, too.
[of cooperation rather than competition. it sounds like, he thinks. he'd like to see more of it.]
She must be very happy for you too - if you're in a role you enjoy more than royalty.
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I am with our mother's people, now—and she is with our father's. [the two sides of the bridge. and wouldn't it be nice, if that's what they built to replace the dam? a physical, and spiritual connection between their two halves...
well, she can keep accepting the assistance of the earth giants until then.]
Charades are still on every week, though. We see a lot of each other.
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[since she talked about how she wasn't good at them before! maybe that'll be her next character development
still though... he finds that it's nice to hear that - to hear what people are capable of, when they are motivated through love and not fear. it gives him a bit of hope.]
It sounds like a wonderful life. Your voice became quite a bit happier.
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wait.]
...Did it?
[...
she tightens the shawl around herself again, expression warm and familiar.]
I think... talking about Anna in any context might do that. But I suppose... I am happier like this, yes.
All the more reason to find a way home.
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Mm. We're all working toward that goal now, at least... so I definitely think that it's within our grasp, one way or another.
It'd be bad if you went too long without charades. You could grow rusty.
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Know anyone I could partner up with? They have to be great at hand gestures.
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but he'll sign up anyway]
If you're willing to take on a student, I'd be happy to learn a game.
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...Well, someone other than me must have heard of it. [she glances at the hawk] Gulfan? Any ideas?
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but then he'll extend them out and give a little caw]
Oh, that's true, perhaps the twins? Lup and Taako.
Though I don't know how fair they'd play.
[he loves lup already but she teases circles around him and he cannot navigate out the maze]
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[ahhh gulfan cute, she would pat him if she thought it were safe to do so but... sharp beakyboy...]
I've only met Lup, so far. She has a twin?
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She does. They're both very fun, even though I'm not entirely clear on what they're saying.
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[she curious!!]
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Well, I'm sure you'll encounter their use of language soon. It might make charades a bit harder, but maybe the variety will be interesting?
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