[listen he has to at least try - but he can't say that he doesn't understand that. he pauses at the statement for a moment before nodding, with a bit of a sigh]
... you and me both. They feel so strongly, but they can be compelled to act on their feelings.
It would be for the best if they learned sooner rather than later that they can only harm others more if they act on their temperament first and foremost.
[ She will let him deflect today out of the benevolence of her heart, and it may be because she was also stabbed three times this day. ]
They will harm themselves as they do it, and I'm afraid there are only some things that can be learned by experience for the young. I can only pray it won't be anything too damaging.
.... you and I can both hope for that - and see what can be done in terms of minimizing the harm that can be caused. That's the role of adults sometimes too, isn't it?
[ . . . . there's just a little bit of a laugh at that before he shakes his head.]
... I don't truly desire the throne, so I think that once I accomplish what I set out to, I'll give it to the next person that I think is capable of maintaining peace and order.
It's simpler, than thinking about marrying someone that can benefit relations within the country and then worrying about an heir.
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... you and me both. They feel so strongly, but they can be compelled to act on their feelings.
It would be for the best if they learned sooner rather than later that they can only harm others more if they act on their temperament first and foremost.
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They will harm themselves as they do it, and I'm afraid there are only some things that can be learned by experience for the young. I can only pray it won't be anything too damaging.
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.... you and I can both hope for that - and see what can be done in terms of minimizing the harm that can be caused. That's the role of adults sometimes too, isn't it?
[not that he would know
he's been in charge since he was 9 years old]
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I suppose it is. It'd be too flagrant to say it's more of Archer's purview.
[ She's probably joking, but she sounds 90% serious.
Imagine being like Hilda and trying to get everyone else to do your work for you. ]
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he laughs a little bit at that]
It's true that you and I likely aren't the type of people that they'd expect to raise children....
[they're the ones who grew up too fast and probably don't know how to go easy on them]
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so yeah ]
I know I won't be able to, but shouldn't you?
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[he treated yona like a baby sister for so long and she's only two years younger than him please
he still kinda does]
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.... ]
You are a king. Aren't there expectations?
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Do you not have a queen yet?
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No - and I have neither time nor interest in finding one....
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She tilts her head and accepts that even if it confuses her a little. ]
I don't know the state of Kouka, but it's a little... funny to see you so resigned about something.
[ When he's usually so willing to throw away everything for his responsibilities. ]
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... I don't truly desire the throne, so I think that once I accomplish what I set out to, I'll give it to the next person that I think is capable of maintaining peace and order.
It's simpler, than thinking about marrying someone that can benefit relations within the country and then worrying about an heir.
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Jeanne feels like there's something she's missing, but it does sound very like him. It gives some more framework and gravity to his choices.
She just thinks it makes him even more alone. ]
... All right. If that's your will, who am I to argue?
[ She keeps her tone light. ]
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I don't know if I'm a person who's meant to sit on a throne forever, as much as I love my country.
The world is vast, and I think many could do just as good a job as I.
Still... I hope I get to show you Kouka one day, even if only for a brief time.
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[ jeanne has met her fair share of kings, and she can see and acknowledge a good one when she sees one.
her smile is warm. ]
If there is a way, after all is said and done, I will come see you, so you can show me the country you love.