[ chiron is so tired and i respect that ]

[recrowns]

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[recrowns]

Both can be true.

[that he likes talking to people so he seeks it out AND it's healing]

But that's good - I'd hate it if you got special treatment.

[antaressnipe]

Hardly. Twice I have been ordered to my room for bedrest.

[recrowns]

Right? People so much as see me walking around and demand that I take a seat.

[admittedly he doesn't look great today so it's a bit more than usual]

But I guess it's awfully kind of them.

[antaressnipe]

I would say in your case, it is deserved, given you undersold the condition of your wounds in the first place.

[Boi]

... But yes. It is just an extension of their care for you.

[recrowns]

It's a fair portion of the way healed and I'm no longer dead, so that's a considerable improvement.

[no, he knows he's being cheeky

but he'll move to sit down]

... people care an awful lot, but I think that it can be directed in better places, that's all. I'm largely capable of taking care of myself.

[antaressnipe]

I do not ... disagree with you.

[Because indeed, he thinks Won can take care of himself. However:]

There is still a responsibility to carry when you charm so many around you.

[recrowns]

[ . . . . . ]

I am beginning to dislike the word "charm"....

[SOO-WON]

[antaressnipe]

Oh? What will you call it then?

[recrowns]

[ . . . . there's just a little bit of an amused breath at that, followed by a shake of his head]

I just like people.

I feel grateful that it seems that they like me back.

I don't know if that's "charm" or anything of the sort... but it is a fortunate thing. I've perhaps just been teased a bit much about it lately.

[antaressnipe]

Oh, my apologies.

-- I wasn't teasing.

[CHIRON STOP]

[recrowns]

Ah, that makes it worse.

[AT LEAST

SOO-WON IS A GOOD SPORT]

[antaressnipe]

[I deeply hate that Chiron just begins laughing]

In any case, let us turn our talk to other things. Your wounds are healing well? I will not scold you, so please, tell me if you require any assistance.

[he's basically the medic]

[recrowns]

[soo-won manages a bit of laughter of his own - though he doesn't laugh too much given his injury]

They are, thank you for your concern. I truly don't seek to make my own life harder.

Though that does remind me - Jeanne refused the healing... so I wonder if you have any suggestions for salves to numb the pain? I'd like to help her, given that she and I are approximately the same level of stubborn.

[but jeanne doesn't have the benefit of soo-won not knowing her injuries so suck it]

[antaressnipe]

[... His mouth draws into a thin line. Soo-Won tattled and now dad's disappointed]

Her actions are to be expected of her experience, but still.

[Girl]

I will have some made for her, assuming I haven't used mine already... [A pause]

And I will speak with her on the matter as well. [eyes sliding right over to Won]

Stubbornness is only charming for a moment.

[You KIDS need to STOP]

[recrowns]

[he waves a hand]

I'm resting, I'm resting.

But I'd appreciate it if you could look after her - I'll be helping as well, of course, but I think it would take multiple hands to truly get her to listen.

[antaressnipe]

... "of course", you say.

[Tilting his head]

Are you a friend of hers?

[recrowns]

[he nods, offering up a smile]

Yes - I believe so. We get along well.

[he's definitely fond of her]

[antaressnipe]

[Mm. A hum at that]

I shall keep note of it, then.

[Chiron what does that even mean]

[recrowns]

[ . . . ]

Are you certain I'm not in trouble?

[antaressnipe]

For now.

[What does that mean]

[recrowns]

[WHAT]

Chiron...?!

[antaressnipe]

[WOW TEASING THE YOUNG FOLK IS SO SATISFYING--]

Ah, calm yourself. I only meant to tease you.

I consider Ruler a coworker of mine. You'll have to forgive my indulgence.

[recrowns]

[LSKDJFDLKJF

he sighs a little bit at that - ah, the teasing]

I'm beginning to wonder if I'm an easy target...

[he is]

But no - I understand. You speak about each other rather familiarly, so I can't say I'm particularly surprised. Even still... she is Jeanne to me, at her request, and I hope to remain at her side as a friend when I can.

[antaressnipe]

That is fine. I have no criticisms on how Ruler chooses to conduct herself here, or whom she conducts herself with.

[She's a grown woman who can do what she wants, and perhaps deep down, Chiron is glad to see her making friends]

I only teased because it is rare for someone to so boldly state their affiliation with her, as if they have a right to be there.

[recrowns]

[there's just a bit of an amused huff at that]

So she'd told me - it has something to do with her legacy, yes? Same as yours? Where your names carry along with them more weight and expectation.

[but! soo-won's from medieval fantasy korea so]

But I like getting to know you here - as Chiron and Jeanne, the people in front of me rather than the grandeur.