[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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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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Maybe we can organize everyone into it. Just to... get people's minds off of things.
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Hmm... Let's see what information we get in the coming days - but we can definitely revisit the idea. I think it might be fun.
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[does she follow it? no. does won follow it? probably also no. but it's a fun thing to say out loud, right?]