Zuko. For what it's worth, he's been covering for me for a while... I didn't really have an option but to involve him, but he's been weirdly understanding about it all.
[ she shrugs a little, frowning. ]
You don't have to tell him, but I do think you can trust him, if you end up needing to.
she'll let him deal with that, though—ultimately, hilda hasn't spread word more than she's needed to either. it's not exactly a safe thing to broadcast. even with people she trusts—they just don't all need to know. ]
Um... I may have attacked him with my axe a few days before the whole thing with Cater.
[ haha......... ]
I asked him not to tell anyone I had it, and one thing led to another.
soo-won seems to understand immediately before nodding]
Ah.... That's fair. I disappeared quickly to make tea and breakfast just in case Alyssa would have the same reaction, and brought them back as a peace offering.
I'm just teasing, Won! But if you like someone, it's completely worth holding their hand a little. I wouldn't mind putting in the effort if it's for someone worthwhile.
[there's just a soft little sigh, even though he's still waiting to not be pink]
I'm a king, but nevermind that...
[leave him alone....]
I think that's very sweet of you, Hilda - I hope that there's someone who makes you feel that happy and dedicated someday. They ought to earn your favor and truly put in the effort to make you feel treasured.
[ hilda would be much more affected by this revelation if she didn't sit at a lunch table with three of the most powerful heirs of her continent. instead, she just looks kind of amused, not so much as offering to start with your majesty or anything. ]
Maybe someday—I'd love if someone spoiled me like that, but I don't know if I'm ready to settle down.
[ as much as she'd like to find love, there's no urgency to her voice, light as ever. there's no rush. her life goes at her own pace. ]
What about you? You don't seem like you're out there looking for a beautiful girl to make queen.
[if she did then he would just reject it - please don't call him by formality......
but there's just a smile at that, laughing.]
Ah, I'm afraid I don't really understand things like romance or love very well... I think once I'm done preparing my country and accomplishing my goals, I'll give the throne to the next person who can rule fairly and competently after me.
Looking for a queen and worrying about an heir sound more like a hassle.... though I suppose if it's ever necessary for political ties, I'll consider it.
I will for as long as I have goals and ambitions that I need to accomplish - ways to keep my country strong so we can't be invaded by another power....
But other than that, I don't really have a desire for the throne. It was simply the most effective way to accomplish what I need to do.
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but soo-won raises a brow at that.]
Who is it?
[how much he's willing to expand the circle depends entirely on who's asking after him, given that everyone else he's told has been on his own terms]
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[ she shrugs a little, frowning. ]
You don't have to tell him, but I do think you can trust him, if you end up needing to.
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.... very well. I'll consider it.
How did he have to get involved for you?
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she'll let him deal with that, though—ultimately, hilda hasn't spread word more than she's needed to either. it's not exactly a safe thing to broadcast. even with people she trusts—they just don't all need to know. ]
Um... I may have attacked him with my axe a few days before the whole thing with Cater.
[ haha......... ]
I asked him not to tell anyone I had it, and one thing led to another.
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Why....?
Not the asking for his silence but rather - why did you attack him?
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[ jk we killed all our pervs this week ]
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that said
soo-won seems to understand immediately before nodding]
Ah.... That's fair. I disappeared quickly to make tea and breakfast just in case Alyssa would have the same reaction, and brought them back as a peace offering.
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[ it's not ]
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can't agree with that
but he really is sincerely amused, laughing a little bit even as he lifts his tea again]
You're a very funny person, Hilda. If we room together this coming week, I'll be sure to bring something sweet to the room before waking you.
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Yes, I'm much more amenable after I've had dessert.
But I imagine I don't have to worry about anything untoward from you. Unless you've secretly been making eyes at me?
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he's turning red]
I - that would be improper...! Even if someone were interested in you, they ought to give you proper respect and courtesy....!!
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anyway, she doesn't so much as blush at these 'improper' thoughts. ]
Even if...? Oh, does that mean you are interested in me?
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Wh-While you're a lovely person and I'm happy to know you, I'm not - very good with things like this so...
[please stop teasing him]
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You're pretty lovely yourself, you know—and I could teach you a little, if you like.
[ this is joined with a perfectly innocent, and over-the-top, eyelash flutter. ]
We could learn together—what do you think?
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That's - quite alright! I don't know if I'm in a position where I can think about things like that and -
Really, you shouldn't have to hold someone's hand through it if you truly like them.
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[ she laughs lightly. ]
I'm just teasing, Won! But if you like someone, it's completely worth holding their hand a little. I wouldn't mind putting in the effort if it's for someone worthwhile.
[ which is saying a lot, because it's her. ]
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I'm a king, but nevermind that...
[leave him alone....]
I think that's very sweet of you, Hilda - I hope that there's someone who makes you feel that happy and dedicated someday. They ought to earn your favor and truly put in the effort to make you feel treasured.
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Maybe someday—I'd love if someone spoiled me like that, but I don't know if I'm ready to settle down.
[ as much as she'd like to find love, there's no urgency to her voice, light as ever. there's no rush. her life goes at her own pace. ]
What about you? You don't seem like you're out there looking for a beautiful girl to make queen.
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but there's just a smile at that, laughing.]
Ah, I'm afraid I don't really understand things like romance or love very well... I think once I'm done preparing my country and accomplishing my goals, I'll give the throne to the next person who can rule fairly and competently after me.
Looking for a queen and worrying about an heir sound more like a hassle.... though I suppose if it's ever necessary for political ties, I'll consider it.
I just like people.
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You're not going to hold onto your status?
[ that's pretty unheard of, especially for a king. ]
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I will for as long as I have goals and ambitions that I need to accomplish - ways to keep my country strong so we can't be invaded by another power....
But other than that, I don't really have a desire for the throne. It was simply the most effective way to accomplish what I need to do.